2021-22 Magazine & Annual Report Entering a new era as the bears
FROM THE Board Chair and PRESIDENT Dear friends and families of Bishop Blanchet High School, We are pleased to share with you the Bishop Blanchet High School Magazine and Annual Report, which covers operational highlights and financial information for our fiscal year July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022. This report gives us the opportunity to reflect upon the successful completion of a challenging, yet very rewarding school year and highlight the positive impact of your investments on the lives of the young women and men we serve each day. As you will read, despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, we ended the fiscal year with a budget surplus. Our student enrollment grew and our annual fundraising results reached their highest levels in school history. The release of our new Bears moniker in January was met with amazing energy and enthusiasm from our students, faculty and staff – and it has led to even more excitement coming from future Bears in middle and grade school! Our Board of Directors continue to work diligently to advance our mission and strengthen our vitality as an institution. Core to the work of our Board is developing a long range vision and plan for the school. We are pleased to share in this report the newly adopted BBHS Strategic Plan outlining the vision and goals for advancing our school through the next 10 years. We feel so blessed by the team of faculty, staff and fellow Directors that we have assembled to serve our community here at Bishop Blanchet. It was only through their hard work, flexibility and grace that we were not only able to survive, but to thrive the last few years in ways we never would have imagined. Our future is bright. We are also so grateful for the energy and generosity of all our parents/guardians, alumni, past parents/guardians, and friends. Your commitment to Bishop Blanchet ensures that we can continue to help form the minds and hearts of the precious young women and men we are so blessed to serve. We thank you for your continued support and dedication to our beloved Blanchet Family! Blessings, Chris Butler Antonio DeSapio Chair, BBHS Board of Directors BBHS President Forming Apostles Retreat
BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2021-22 | 1 Table of Contents FALL 2022 Principal’s Message 2 New Faculty 3 The Bears Era 4 Honoring Retirees 6 Faculty & Staff Awards 7 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 8 International Program 9 Campus Ministry 10 Blanchet Buddies 12 New Leadership Role 13 Class of 2022 14 Athletics 16 Performing & Fine Arts 22 Grad Tidings 26 In Memoriam 27 Strategic Plan 28 ANNUAL REPORT Donor Roll 34 Chris Connors Memorial Endowment 48 Endowment 49 Financials 50 Trending Alert! 52 Class of 2026 and Beyond 53 2023 Events 53 OUR MISSION Bishop Blanchet is a Catholic, college preparatory high school established by the Archbishop of Seattle. Rooted in Gospel Values, we educate students within a challenging, positive and diverse learning environment. We inspire students to transform the world around them through a lifelong commitment to faith, scholarship and service. Chris Butler, Chair Sandra Zinsmeyer, Vice Chair Brian Acarregui ‘85, Treasurer Ramona Emerson, J.D., Secretary Nancy Belcher, Ph.D., MPA Nora Coronado Kristin Dixon Leoma James ‘13 Sherri Johnson Laura Kelley Korrie Miller Yvette Moy Christian Paige Karen Schuler Rahel Schwartz Tony DeSapio (Ex-Officio) Board of Directors 2021-22
2 | BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL | FALL 2022 FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Bishop Blanchet Community, I am incredibly proud of how the Bishop Blanchet community continued to respond to the pandemic during the 2021-22 school year. With all aspects of our program, from academics to activities, reimagined over the last three years, our school is in a better place now than it was a few short years ago. Our teachers have grown in their ability to deliver curriculum in a variety of ways, and have learned best practices in making learning more accessible and inclusive. We closed out the 2021-22 school year with a festive graduation celebration at T-Mobile Park – a fitting end to a year of many successes and accomplishments. Our Spring Musical was back on the stage this year, winning the 5th Avenue Theatre Award for Outstanding Work By Student in a Production Number for the Drowsy Chaperone, one of the top awards to be earned by a High School Drama Program. Our athletic program continues to shine in the Metro League, one of the most complete and competitive high school leagues in the country. Each year, the Metro League awards an All-Sports Trophy Award for Boys and Girls Sports. In a league with 17 schools, our Boys Program was 2nd and our Girls Program was 3rd in total points — combined, our school had the 2nd most points overall. As we transitioned mid-year to the Bears, Blanchet teams had a broad level of success with Metro Championships in girls cross country, boys cross country, and boys track, as well as District and State Championships in boys cross country. We also had individual state championships in golf, girls track, boys cross country and boys track. Nearly every sport finished in the top half of the league or higher, simply dominant across the board. Academically, our Advanced Placement (AP) program continues to grow each year. In 2016, prior to my first year as principal, we administered 512 AP exams and had 76 students taking University of Washington in the High School (UWHS) college courses at Blanchet for a total of 588 college level courses taken. In 2023, 1032 AP Exams are scheduled to be administered with another 132 students enrolled in UWHS for a total of 1164 college level courses taken. Our scores have remained consistent and strong through this marked growth as we have emerged from the pandemic. it’s a fantastic time to be a Bear!
BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2021-22 | 3 (L to R) top: Eric Berge, Theology; Lyndsay Campbell, Development; Victoria Finlon, Math; Emily Johnson, English; bottom: Ivonne Lathan, Technology; Ivan Leander, Academic Support; Kristin Mullin, Business/Technology; Nathaniel Quantock, Technology; Summer Ray, Academic Support; Jill Richard, PE; Alanna Vann-Young, Science Welcome to our new 2022-23 Faculty and Staff To highlight a few programs: our AP Environmental Science course enrollment has grown from 50 in 2016 to 123 in 2023. Computer Science Course enrollment has grown from from 7 to 406 students in the same time period – and continuing that trend – AP Social Studies course enrollment grew from 84 to 285. As you can see, great things are happening at Blanchet and it’s a fantastic time to be a Bear! Best, Sam Procopio ’00, BBHS Principal [email protected] Our scores have remained consistent and strong Enrollment 2016 2023 Total AP Courses 512 1032 University of Washington in HS Courses 76 132 AP Environmental Science Courses 50 123 Computer Science Courses 7 406 AP Social Studies Courses 84 285 Sam Procopio teaching AP Computer Science
month project to determine the new BBHS moniker culminated in a surprise unveiling to our students, faculty and staff, and community on January 26, 2022 – announcing our next chapter as the Bishop Blanchet Bears. With several key professional partners helping guide our Moniker Advisory Committee, and with input from our Student Moniker Engagement Committee – the search process for a new moniker began in earnest in September 2021 and included a community input survey, crunching of data, and identifying key criteria to guide the process. Ultimately a name recommendation was presented to the BBHS Board of Directors in late October 2021, using the community input as the foundation. With the Board’s approval and support – a small internal team worked with our creative agency during December 2021 and January 2022, at incredible speed, to create and formalize a comprehensive and compelling identity system of images, logos, fonts and colors to bring our new name to life. Then, the next big step, rolling out the much anticipated news on the new moniker to the community, during the pandemic, when our opportunities to gather were limited. Focusing on the student experience, t-shirts, stickers, pennants, gummi bears, announcement cards, banners and more were ordered and timed to meet the surprise launch date. “Root Bear” floats were ready, photo ops were set up throughout the building; a 45 minute power packed celebration during CP (community period) was planned, to keep students socially distanced, but yet together in celebration. The final piece of the launch was a compelling video to officially announce the Bears era, which was timed to play on all screens throughout the building at 9:46 a.m. It was a special day that marks a new beginning in our wonderful, shared and storied BBHS history. For more details on the committees, launch video and the moniker change process, please visit bishopblanchet.org/moniker Bishop Blanchet enters a new ERA as THE BEARS! Making tracks to the future
BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2021-22 | 5 New Mascot One particularly fun area of the new moniker for our student body has been the opportunity to bring our Bear to life as a mascot. Yes, we have an amazing Green Bear on campus now! Staying true to our unique designs – our new mascot was handcrafted and arrived just in time for the new school year. Unveiled on August 29, 2022 at our first assembly of the year, students were given the opportunity to vote on names that had been submitted by any/all students last spring. ‘Chet was the hands down winner of the popular vote. Several students will have the opportunity to don the mascot costume – as ‘Chet will be making appearances at many events throughout the year. Bears Signage We were fortunate to be able to add new green, gold and Bears environmental signage in several key areas throughout our building this summer to kick off our first full year as the Bears. The Spirit Store, the newly renamed Hive Cafe, Cardio Room, locker rooms Ernie Rose Foyer and small gym all now sport variations of the new Bears marks. More signage opportunities to follow next year! Bears Merchandise Bucket hats, sweatshirts, sweats, charms for your Crocs, key chains, dog leashes, t-shirts, license plate frames…and more! If you need Bears merch, we have you covered. Please visit our Spirit Store, in person during school hours, or virtually at bishopblanchet.org/spirit-store to get your gear today! Welcome to the community, ‘Chet!
6 | BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL | FALL 2022 Laura Fieser Favorite Blanchet memory: One of my favorite memories is the students gathering in the Athletics Office to eat lunch, decompress, and share how their day was going. What will you miss the most about working at Blanchet? I will miss the contagious energy of the students. I believe working in a high school kept me young at heart! What is your hope for the future of the Blanchet community? I appreciate the important and hard DEI work that Blanchet has taken on for the faculty, staff and students. Chris Grasseschi Favorite Blanchet memory: The day in May 2021 when “Expect the Unexpected”, the 2020-2021 yearbook arrived. Under the most severe conditions of COVID, we created 192 pages of yearbook magic. The kids were amazing, and I am so very proud of them. What will you miss the most about working at Blanchet? I also was part of the most dynamic academic department in the school! I loved working with the staff and students in the drama program, and had the honor of working alongside my teaching heroes: Mr. Leo Genest and Ms. Pat Thenell. They taught me to teach with intensity and passion everyday, and that you can always exceed your own expectations. Clarice Hunter Favorite Blanchet memories: Road trips to watch Blanchet teams in state tournaments! What will you miss the most about working at Blanchet? I will truly miss the faculty and staff of Bishop Blanchet. I have made life-long friends and feel privileged in having the opportunity to know such caring, fun, and talented individuals—and wow, what a smart bunch of people! I learned something new every day. What is your hope for the future of the Blanchet community? My hope for the future of Blanchet is that our students live a life of kindness and compassion. And in my best “teacher voice”: don’t believe everything you read on the internet, spend less time on social media and more time talking to your friends, classmates and family! Barb Stewart Barb was a critical part of our Academic Support Department for 20 years. Thank you for your service Barb. We wish her a wonderful retirement! Joan Thompson Favorite Blanchet memories: The Drama Department and its production history hold a special place in my heart. Barnum On-Campus with The Big Top is forever etched in my memory. The leadership of the department consistently brings out the very best in each student from the cast to the crews. What will you miss the most about working at Blanchet? I will miss the daily interaction and connection with the students and of course the faculty and staff. What is your hope for the future of the Blanchet community? My hope for Blanchet’s future is simple, continue to build on diversity. I pray Blanchet will always be loving, kind, compassionate, and inclusive. Sheryl Welsh Favorite Blanchet memories: I loved the student assemblies and the Spotlight Cabaret. What will you miss the most about working at Blanchet? I will miss the daily interactions with my Development Team. What is your hope for the future of the Blanchet community? We will continue to offer an outstanding and welcoming Catholic education for all. Honoring our Retirees We are so grateful for the many years of service to Bishop Blanchet given by these dedicated employees. Their collaborative spirit and enthusiasm for all things Blanchet have made a lasting impact on the BBHS community! We wish them well in their next adventures.
BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2021-22 | 7 Faculty: Chris Grasseschi Chris has dedicated himself to serving the Bishop Blanchet Community both in and outside of the classroom for more than 20 years. He works tirelessly and without complaint and never misses a beat. He will help any student who asks and is willing to come in early or stay late. Chris goes above and beyond every day for his students and Blanchet. He has contributed countless hours of time outside of school over the years, working on the Pallium, the Miter, and Drama Department Publicity Crew over the years. He is a phenomenal teacher and colleague. We miss Chris very much, as he retired at the end of the 2021-22 school year. Jim Pinsoneault “Beyond the Classroom” Awards This award was established in 2005 by Jim Pinsoneault, a long time BBHS faculty member, administrator and coach, and his family, to honor a deserving faculty and staff member. 2021-22 Faculty and Staff AwardS Marilyn Rey Sherman Faculty/Staff Award Former faculty member, Marilyn Rey Sherman, established and funded this award to honor a veteran BBHS Faculty or Staff member each year. To qualify, an individual must have completed 22 years of full-time service and be nominated by someone who is also eligible for the award. Vladimir Firsov Vladimir has dedicated an incredible amount of time and energy to keep Blanchet running, especially during the last several years in response to the Covid pandemic. From implementing new health and safety protocols, enhanced cleaning, building renovations and making space accommodations in classrooms and offices, Vlad has risen to each challenge and led the Facilities Team to accomplish all that has been required of them these last several years. Colleagues wonder how Blanchet could function without him! Plus, he always makes those he works with smile. Vlad has been a faithful, kind, and loyal friend to so many at Blanchet. This award represents some well-deserved recognition. Staff: Janah Valenzuela Cardin Janah is described by colleagues as someone who goes the extra mile to be inclusive, making BBHS a better place to work. She is well loved and respected by both students and faculty alike, and works to ensure all students, but particularly our international students, feel welcomed and supported. Janah has been instrumental in elevating our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion education, was integral to the development of the Multicultural Affairs Council and the annual celebration (MAC FUN) which has become a hugely successful tradition. She served on the Strategic Planning Committee to ensure the voices of diverse populations are heard and recognized in the long term planning for Blanchet.
8 | BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL | FALL 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Principle of subsidiarity Sofia Lopez Bactol, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion As part of the Bishop Blanchet mission, we strive to form and educate each student within a challenging, positive and diverse environment. An integral part of this mission is our ability to continuously expand on the ways we cultivate a more inclusive and diverse school community reflective of our global community. Anchored within Catholic Social Teaching, our efforts in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion seek to pursue justice and peace. We do so by actively taking up the call to uphold human dignity and the common good. We also call ourselves to be challenged, to take steps beyond our comfort zones. We recognize that in order to cultivate a sense of belonging for all community members we must constantly and consciously seek out those in the margins. With a return to in-person instruction and gatherings, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion focused on the theme of subsidiarity throughout the 2021-2022 academic year. Programming efforts for students, faculty, and staff were built upon the principle of subsidiarity, the notion and belief that those most directly affected by a decision should have a key say in those decisions. This principle served as a guide for collaboration with students and community partners throughout the year. Faculty and staff received professional development from educational leader Erin Jones through a hybrid workshop. Selected faculty and staff attended online local and national conferences, Northwest Teaching for Social Justice Conference, Decolonizing Education Conference, The Catholic Cornerstone Conference, and the NAIS People of Color Conference. The fourth annual Diversity Leadership Summit returned to an in-person conference experience in May 2022. Bishop Blanchet students and students from five Catholic high schools across Western Washington, joined together for a day of formation and collaboration. Students engaged in workshops, participated in panel discussions, affinity groups, and were inspired by keynotes from educational leaders Christian Paige and Megan Robinson. The Multicultural Affairs Council (MAC) hosted a Parent Information Night and a fall Gratitude Gathering to build community and spaces for support and learning. The MAC partnered with the Black Student Union, Latinx Student Union, Asian Pacific Islander Club, Legacy Council, and Students for Social Justice to celebrate Diversity Week in March. Students celebrated the rich diversity of our community through morning reflections, lunchtime trivia, a community movie screening alongside our friends from Seattle’s Clear Sky Native Youth Council, and an all-school assembly complete with a multicultural fashion show, performances, and multilingual poetry reading. In May, the MAC hosted its biggest MAC FUN (Family Unity Night) yet! The community gathered in the BBHS quad for a night of good eats and treats from Tacos El Guero, Seoul Bowl, and DIY Tea Labs, five student performances, a DJ, crafts, and a raffle!
BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2021-22 | 9 International Program Getting to know our Global Community Janah Valenzuela Cardin, Director of International Student Services Update from an international alum Matthew (Haotian) Ma graduated from BBHS in 2018. He was an international student from Wenzhou, China. Ms. Valenzuela Cardin caught up with him recently. Tell us what you’ve been up to lately! I just graduated from the University of Washington in Spring 2022 (pictured) with a BS in Psychology and BA in Biochemistry. I am now living in New York City and pursuing my Master of Science in Biostatistics at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. I’m trying to balance between my grad school curriculums and networking/career seeking. What Blanchet memories stay with you? My best memories would be my experience from the BBHS swim team throughout the years. I remember every meet we had and every practice, day after day. It forged my spirit that I’d face whatever difficult situation I might face in the future. Please tell us about your family. Michael and I met when we were international students at Kennedy back in 1992. I was an international student from France and he was an international student ambassador from South Korea. We started dating but then we took different paths. I stayed in America and he went back to Korea. We reconnected later in life and got married. Hosting, or being hosted, has always been a part of our life. It is how we first connected, and so natural for us to be able to give back. What inspired you to host an often large household of international students? It is funny how we ended up hosting so many students. Because Michael is a chef, it seems like students have been so fond of staying with us and we always seem to have their friends wanting to stay with us too. I just don’t want anybody to feel alone or without a family when they are far from home. Your son, Alex, recently transferred to BBHS this fall. What encouraged him to apply? Alex attended Saint Matthew’s School and we had tossed around the idea of enrolling him at Blanchet, but decided on Shorecrest. His experience with our international students has been so wonderful he decided to make the change to Blanchet this year. It has been so great thus far! International students Jojo Song ’23 and Han Haung ’23 and their band, performing at the MAC Family Unity Night, May 2022 Rise and Shine! Morning commute to BBHS Battestini Cho Host Family Frederique Battestini and Michael Cho began hosting Bishop Blanchet international students in 2020 with brothers Ryan (‘23) and Ryder (‘24) Tsai. As they became more familiar with Blanchet, they opened up their home to a third international student the following year, Eric Chen (‘24), and took a step further by enrolling their son Alex ‘24 to join the BBHS community this year! Ms. Valenzuela Cardin took some time to chat with Frederique:
10 | BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL | FALL 2022 Campus Ministry Reconnect spiritually and emotionally – outdoors Joe Cussen, Director of Campus Ministry As we returned from the isolation and social distancing required through the pandemic, Bishop Blanchet students looked for ways to reconnect spiritually and emotionally with themselves, with one another, and with God. The Campus Ministry Team has responded by developing new ways for students to engage and grow with their faith. One such way has been the new offering of a Wilderness Retreat. This Retreat is a chance for students to enter into the beauty of nature and to discover mystical meaning in God’s creation. Through student feedback, it has evolved to become a three-day trip that includes hiking, campfires, s’mores and the spirituality of Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato Si. This retreat encourages students to find the beauty of God implanted in creation and to recognize our responsibility to care for our common home. The first Wilderness Retreat took place in May 2022 and it was an immediate success. Student interest was so high that a second retreat was added this fall to accommodate demand. As the world returns from the pandemic, Bishop Blanchet wants its students to seek God in all places and help to build a more just and sustainable world. For a full list of retreats, and other information about Campus Ministry, please visit bishopblanchet.org/campus-ministry
BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2021-22 | 11 “The universe unfolds in God, who fills it completely. Hence, there is a mystical meaning to be found in a leaf, in a mountain trail, in a dewdrop, in a poor person’s face… Saint Bonaventure teaches us that “contemplation deepens…the better we learn to encounter God in creatures outside ourselves’” –Pope Francis, Laudato Si, #233
12 | BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL | FALL 2022 Blanchet buddies Program is a win-win for Big and Little Buddies It’s not every day we see 7-12 year olds on campus, but with the launch of the new Blanchet Buddies program last winter, it has become a more regular occurrence! Blanchet Buddies connects area youth (grades 1st-6th) with a Bishop Blanchet High School student, where the Big Buddy can be a positive role model in their Little Buddy’s life. During the pilot season, Buddies were paired with a varsity girls or boys basketball player. The expanded, full program launched in August 2022, and included football, girls soccer, cheer and drama. Little Buddies are invited to participate in a practice or rehearsal with their Buddy mentor, and also attend a game or performance. They receive a Blanchet Buddies t-shirt, a monthly hand-written letter from their Big Buddy, and a special bear plush keepsake. The program has helped us build a bridge between Blanchet and the greater community, and empowers our students with roles as positive mentors. The smiles and laughs tell it all – it’s hard to tell who is having more fun with the Buddies program, the Littles or the Bigs! For more information about the Blanchet Buddies program, join our mailing list and enter “BUDDIES” in the field when prompted to list your student’s interests. Go Bears! Go Buddies!
BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2021-22 | 13 Ms. Meaux and the 2022 ASB Santa Photos at Lunch with Ms. Meaux and the ASB new leadership role Enhancing our greatest assets and strengths Demonstrating our commitment to continuously evaluating our school programs, we are proud to announce that Laura Meaux has been named to the newly created Director of Community Engagement and Leadership Development position. Ms. Meaux previously served as our Director of Educational Technology and has been a part of the Bishop Blanchet team since 2009. The Director of Community Engagement and Leadership Development role was created to support some initiatives outlined in the Strategic Plan, and to enhance our greatest asset and strength: the Bishop Blanchet community! The impact of her work will be felt in many areas of BBHS involving student life and the greater Blanchet community, and in particular the following important ways: • Examining our co-curricular student programming that has traditionally been supported by our Community Period. • Supporting the Blanchet Summer Camp Program, which has grown from a handful of campers in 2017 to over 725 participants this year. • Supporting programming related to building leadership capacity in our students through ASB and Class Representatives. • Designing an intentional professional development program for our faculty and staff. We are thrilled to have Ms. Meaux in this new BBHS role! register online bishopblanchet.org/camps ? [email protected] fun ways to Saturday december 17
Lauren Crumb William Hunt Roman Junes Lucas McAllister Lauren Parker Josephine Partridge Maia Seeley Brennan Meighan The mood was electric as we returned for a second year to T-Mobile Park to honor our graduates with a special commencement ceremony, filled with so many of our treasured Bishop Blanchet traditions. Parents, families, friends and teachers watched with pride as members of the Class of 2022 entered the stadium via centerfield and walked along the warning track before taking their seats. Our grads also had the thrill of walking the bases to receive their diplomas. For the members of the Bishop Blanchet Class of 2022, graduation represented even more than what you would expect from this important life event. It was a night to remember and recognize their high school journey, one that exemplified their resilience and grace as they dealt with the impact to their “normal” teenage years from the Covid pandemic. It was a special night celebrating an exceptional class! We were so proud to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of these grads, knowing they are prepared for college and the many opportunities that await them. Our first class of graduates as the Bishop Blanchet Bears … and it was a great day to be a Bear! St. Thomas the Apostle Olivia Sendelbach, Isaac Stevens St. Thomas Aquinas Lauren Crumb, Maia Seeley St. Thomas More Tiffany Blanco, William Hunt Maury Sheridan Performing Arts Tiffany Blanco, Josephine Partridge Ed Thenell Student Athlete Tyler Graff, Audrey Hamilton Patrick J. Miranda Green and Gold Josephine Partridge valedictorians salutatorian 2022 Graduate Honors and Awards Congratulations to the Class of
DC, and in three different countries. Oh The Places They’ll Go!
District titles too! He was also just named the 2022 Washington Player of the Year and the 2022 Boys Metro Player of the Year. Max will play for a second state high school title in Spring 2023. Max Herendeen ‘23 wins the 2022 Junior PGA Championship 3A Boys Cross Country Team Championship 3A Boys Cross Country Individual Champion, Will Schneider ’23 3A Boys Track Individual Champion – 1600m, Will Schneider ’23 3A Boys Track Individual Champion – 3200m, Will Schneider ’23 3A Individual Boys Golf Champion, Max Herendeen ’23 3A Individual Girls – 1600m, Lily LaPorte ‘25 Breaking News!
BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2021-22 | 17 Senior Will Schneider has had an unbelievable journey as a cross country and track athlete at Bishop Blanchet High School. The word “Triple Crown” in sports is an iconic phrase. The Triple Crown is an award or honor for winning a group of three important events in a sport and is extremely difficult to achieve. For Will, the Triple Crown is the individual cross country state title, the 1,600 and 3,200 event state titles in track and field. During the fall of his freshman year (2019), Will began making a name for himself during his cross country season, by finishing 2nd overall at the Metro League Championship race with a time of 16:02.85, finishing 3rd overall at the District Championship with a time of 16:13.84, and earning a 7th place finish at the WIAA State Cross Country meet. Unfortunately, the momentum that he created during the Fall Season of his freshman year was hindered by the impact of the pandemic during his inaugural track and field season. At the start of Will’s Sophomore season, the WIAA released a statement eliminating post season opportunities due to the potential safety risks. All Leagues would be required to have a culminating event to crown a champion. Will competed and earned the Metro League individual title as well as the team title with a time of 15:18.11, the highest title available to him in competition that year With the same regulations in place for the spring track and field season, the season turned into a school-to-school match up instead of having multiple schools competing at one site. Will ran a strong race to earn the 1600 meter title with a time of 4:17.10 and finished 2nd in the 3200 meter race by 3 seconds. Will Schneider ‘23 Completes the Distance Triple Crown as a Junior Sean Gaskill, Athletic Director With success comes expectations. Coming into the cross country season of his junior year, Will was considered the clear favorite to win based on his freshman and sophomore years. Will proved the hype was justified by winning the individual state cross country title by more than 17 seconds with a time of 15:17.1, helping the BBHS boys secure their 9th team state title in school history. Moving into this past spring and track season, Will’s success did not abate. He won the 3A boys 3,200 state crown in a time of 9:00.36 and also clinched first place in the 1600. With two more titles, Will completed the 2021- 22 year distance triple crown! As fitting of a state champ, Will has been heavily recruited by universities across the country. The Dawgs will have the good fortune of Will joining their team as Will has recently committed to run cross country and track at the University of Washington. Congratulations Will for all you have accomplished thus far – and senior season is just getting going! Will’s State Championship Triple Crown: • Individual cross country • 1,600 meters event track and field • 3,200 meters event track and field
18 | BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL | FALL 2022 FALL 2021 Boys XC Rookie Runners of the Year: Vincent Recupero ’25, Declan Weber ’25 Most Improved Sophomore: Alan Brennick ’24 Most Improved Junior: Keshav Miskelly ’23 Most Improved Seniors: Nathan Holt ’22, Luca Sburlino ’22 Most Inspirational Freshmen: Vincent Recupero ’25, Declan Weber ’25 Most Inspirational Sophomore: Joe Flora ’24 Most Inspirational Junior: Henok Dawite ’23, Johnny DiMartino ’23 Most Inspirational–Team: Will Hunt ’22 Coaches Award: Tyler Graff ’22, Drew Oliver ’23 Scholar Athletes: Zac Arruela ’22, Ryan Crum ’22, Tyler Graff ’22, Isaac Hartin Pasco ’22, Nathan Holt ’22, Will Hunt ’22, Luca Sburlino ’22 Most Valuable Runner: Will Schneider ’23 GIRLS XC Rookie Runners of the Year: Zoë Louis ’25, Luma Voss ’25 Most Improved Sophomore: Abby Spaulding ’24 Most Improved Junior: Grace Pierson ’23 Most Improved Seniors: Maren Wegley ’22, Jane Thoren ’22 Most Inspirational Freshmen: Solianna Mehari ’25 Most Inspirational Sophomore: Amanda Graff ’24 Most Inspirational Junior: Chloe Recupero ’23 Most Inspirational–Team: Maia Seeley ’22 Coaches Award: Brynn Chester ’23 Scholar Athletes: Maia Seeley ’22, Katie Kane ’22, Jane Thoren ’22, Maddy Peterman ’22, Maren Wegley ’22 Most Valuable Runner: Lily LaPorte ’25 Girls Swim & Dive MVP: Natalie Blume ’23 Coaches Award: Alexis Anderson ’22 Leadership Award: Ely Ponti ’22 Football Offensive MVP: Henry Johnson ’22, Kade Bergman ’22 Defensive MVP: Nic Ewing ’22 Special Teams MVP: Nick Clouse ’22 JV MVP: Brendon Manzano ’23 Super Sophomore: Sam Merriman ’24 Scholar Athlete: Duncan Lee ’22 Coaches Award: Ryley Molitor ’22 Legacy Award: Cole Mason ’22 Golf Coaches Award: Aiden Burgess ’23 Most Inspirational: Willy Shelton ’23 MVP: Max Herendeen ’23 Coaches Award: Ella Yerkes ’23 Most Inspirational: Lauren Thomas ’22 MVP: Mia Herendeen ’25 Volleyball Most Inspirational: Sofia Zinsmeyer ’22 Most Improved: Becca Maw ’23 Coaches Award: AK Short ’23 Girls Soccer MVP: Allie Hollomon ’23 Most Inspirational: Charlotte Gallaudet ’23 Coaches Award: Audrey Hamilton ’22 WINTER 2021-22 Boys Swim & Dive MVP: Will Gillespie ’22 Leadership Award: Parker Davis ’22 Most Improved: Nikolas Parks ’22 Girls Basketball Coaches Award: Elle Zook ’22 MVP Award: Kea Maider ’22, Grace Sauvage ’22, Sadie Graves ’24, Leila Hosn ’22, Matti Preece ’22 Ultimate Frisbee MVP: Alex Dewey ’24 Most Improved: Luciana Millan ’23 Most Inspirational: Becca Maw ’23 Boys Basketball Outstanding Season Award: Kade Bergman ’22 Most Improved: Pawlos Zecharias ’22 Hustle Player of the Year: Sam Merriman ’24 Wrestling Most Valuable Wrestler: Roman Junes ’22 Most Inspirational: Luca Sburlino ’22 Most Improved: Joe Flora ’24 SPRING 2022 Boys Soccer MVP: Tyler Severs ’24 Uncommon Valor: Zayad “Ozzy” Hyder ’22 Most Inspirational: Lucas McAllister ’22 Tennis MVP: Willy Shelton ’23, Catherine Herber ’23 Most Improved: Hutch Stellick ’24, Brooke Langer ’23 Most Inspirational: Luke Madath ’25, Claire Madath ’22 Boys Lacrosse Most Outstanding Player: Spencer Schornak ’22 Unsung Hero: Conlan Creamer ’22 PFD: Jack DeMeulemeester ’22 Baseball MVP: Isaac Yeager ’22, Kevin Spear ’22 Most Inspirational: Kevin Spear ’22 Girls Lacrosse MVP: Luciana Millan ’23 Most Improved: Gianna Brown ’24 Most Inspirational: Audrey Hamilton ’22 Girls Track & Field MVP: Hannah Kahn ’22, Lily LaPorte ’25 Newcomer of the year: Lily LaPorte ’25 Most Inspirational: Maia Seeley ’22, Maura Mansker ’23 Boys Track & Field MVP: Will Schneider ’23, Vince Recupero ’25 Newcomer of the Year: Vince Recupero ’25 Most Inspirational: Alex Pytte ’22, Will Hunt ’22 Tony Burkardt Perseverance Award: Nic Ewing ’22 Softball Most Inspirational: Gracie Kindred ’23 Coaches Award: Gracie Kindred ’23, Katie Kane ’22 MVP: Ella Yerkes ’23, Lauren Perryman ’22 2022 Booster Club Scholarship Recipients Jack DeMeulemeester ’22 Grace Sauvage ’22 Dom Monteleone ’22 Jane Thoren ’22 athletics
BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2021-22 | 19 1) Alexis Anderson Swimming Chapman University 2) Makenna Bylund Rowing Washington State University 3) Natalie Clouse Soccer Point Loma Nazarene University 4) Nick Clouse Football Carroll College 5) Tyler Graff Cross Country University of Idaho 6) Leila Hosn Basketball University of Redlands 7) Annika Kinerk Volleyball Seattle University 8) Lucas McAllister Soccer Whitman College 9) JT Rican Baseball University of Oregon 10) Casey Sabiers Baseball Long Island University 11) Kevin Spear Baseball Gonzaga University 12) Isaac Yeager Baseball University of Washington 2022 College Athlete Signings Committed! We are so proud of our student athletes who have committed to playing their sport at the next level. Way to go Bears! 7 12 2 9 11 5 1 10 8 6 4 3 2022
Student Athletes repping the Green & Gold!
Student Athletes repping the Green & Gold!
22 | BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL | FALL 2022 Performing Arts Events, Awards and Announcements Music The BBHS choral program purchased several new pieces of equipment including mobile choral risers and choral shells, an upright piano, a drum kit, folio storage units, and a state-of-the-art digital soundboard. These exciting additions will be put to good use as we make our return to Benaroya Hall for the Catholic High School Choral Festival, and also prepare for a special field trip for our choral program to New York CIty for the National Festival of the States in February 2023. Drama Spring ‘22 Musical The Drowsy Chaperone Wins 5th Avenue Theatre Award At the statewide 5th Avenue Theatre High School Musical Awards this past summer, Bishop Blanchet Drama was awarded Outstanding Work by Students in a Production Number for “Toledo Surprise” in The Drowsy Chaperone. This is an incredible honor to have been given this particular award which celebrates the entire cast, crews and creative team. In addition to this award, the following students received incredible accolades: Tiffany Blanco ’22 and Jake Flaa ’23 Nominated for Outstanding Work by a Student in a Supporting Role Josephine Partridge ’22: Honorable Mention: Outstanding Work by a Student in a Leading Role THESPY Awards For the first time in Blanchet history, our drama students participated in the Washington state regional event for The International Thespian Excellence Awards (THESPYS). This educational program celebrates the work of theater students—recognizing the highest level of achievement in performance, technical theater, writing and filmmaking. Lili Gudgel ’22: Stage Management–EXCELLENT Sofia McGinnis ’23, Jake Flaa ’23, Kate Bergman ’25, Luke Uniack ’23, Abby Rothermel ’25 and Katie Colston ’22: Group Musical Theater–EXCELLENT Sofia McGinnis ’23: Solo Musical Theater–EXCELLENT Josephine Partridge ’22 and Isaac Stevens ’22: Solo Musical Theater– SUPERIOR
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24 | BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL | FALL 2022 Arts Fest Spring 2022 Awards Best in Show PAINTING Alba Prechtel ’25 PHOTO Sofia Zinsmeyer ’22 DRAWING Naomi Pham ’22 3D Leo Zeman ’22 Peoples Choice Lauren Culala ’25 Honorable Mention Jenny Ramirez Barriga ’22 Emma Davis ’24 Sara Vath ’25 Sam Emery ’25 Kate Perreault ’25 Fine Arts Our first annual Fine Arts Fest was held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Students across all Fine Arts classes at Blanchet gathered to see the artwork selected and displayed in the newly renovated Dale Marshall Performing Lobby. Student awards were also given out for Best in Show in a variety of media, as well as a People’s Choice Award. It was a great night celebrating art! Bravo, Bears! Arts Gabi Wick ’22 Cole Roeser ’23 Zoe Berge ’22 Olivia Dyckman ’22
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26 | BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL | FALL 2022 Leonor Fuller (Leo Rivera) ’73 was recently appointed by Governor Jay Inslee to the University of Washington Board of Regents. The Board of Regents governs and stewards the university and selects, supervises, and evaluates the university president. Leo earned her Bachelors, Masters and Law Degree from the UW and has spent a career working in the law and different community leadership roles. She twice chaired the South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Board of Trustees and recently retired after practicing law for 36 years. SPSCC named its gallery the Leonor R. Fuller Gallery in honor of Leo’s legacy, commitment and advocacy on behalf of community college students. Steve Elsoe ’77 became the Chair of the Seattle Fire Foundation in 2021. The Foundation is the non-profit wing of the Seattle Fire Department. They provide tools, grants and general assistance for firefighters and serve to support the needs of professionals and help build a strong, safe community. Steve Andrews ’81 has been appointed as the U.S. Navy’s civilian Deputy Branch Head for the Carrier, Submarine and Surface Ship Maritime Readiness assigned to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations in the Pentagon. He also recently celebrated a combined 40 years of government service both in and out of Navy uniform. Claire Gallaudet ’17 graduated from UW in June 2021 with degrees in Communications and Law, Societies and Justice. She spent the last year living in Madrid, Spain where she taught English at the grade school level. Claire recently moved to Granada, Spain where she is working in the wine industry, specializing in wine tastings and experiences, promotion, distribution and sales of natural wines – and working on her Spanish fluency. and was recently selected to be a Roothbert Fellow. As a ‘21 graduate and Husky 100 recipient from the University of Washington with a degree in Medical Anthropology and Global Health, Meron hopes to become a Global Health physician scientist. Beau Branley ’18 graduated from the WSU Carson School of Business in June of 2022. While finishing his degree in Finance, he studied abroad in Florence during fall 2021. While there he visited 10 countries and took this photo in Positano, Italy. The photo won best overall photo as a part of the Carson school photo contest! Grad Tidings Meron Girma ’17 is studying at Yale University to obtain a Master of Public Health in Social Behavioral Sciences Sebastian Dougherty ‘22 competed in the Race to Alaska this summer, a 750 mile adventure race from Port Townsend, WA to Ketchikan, AK. Seb and his teammates on Mustang Survival Team’s Rite of Passage, were the youngest sailors to ever complete the Race and they finished in 9th place overall! Alums, we want to hear from you! Please share your news with Robert Lukevich in our Alumni office at [email protected].
BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2021-22 | 27 Katherine Anne Forbush David L. Forbush Douglas Hartwich Shirley Hegge John Lawrence Hjort Norbert Horst Hertl Dana Hunter Arnie Donald Johnson Fr. Jan Larson Preston “Pres” Pew* Patricia “Pat” Thenell* Cathy Volpone Jeanette Wood BBHS Graduates Carolyn (Ballou) Morse ’58 Robert “Bobbo” Norris ’58 James Lehnert ’59 Rosemary Wagoner Hagevig ’60 Lawrence “Larry” Hardy ’60 Mary Beth Kuhlman ’60 Diane (Park) Howe ’62 Sandra (Sandusky) Jack ’62 Dennis Ortblad ’62 James “Jim” Miller ’63 Thomas “Tom” Mulholland ’63 Patrick Park ’64 Dennis Potter ’64 Kayanne Darnell ’65 Hugh Murphy ’65 Michael Anderson ’79 Gregory von Volkli ’82 Laura Boyd ’89 Kenneth Acevedo ’90 Brad Millard ‘95 Tyler Campbell ’96 Zoe Jelinek ’20 Friends Dorothy Ann Bierman Sharon Boyce Nancy Crowley Tom Connolly Greg Dayton Bryce Ryan Farren Rosella Marie Flanigan In Memoriam We remember our dear classmates, family and friends who have passed on to eternal life. Jim Zeigen ’66 Catherine Ann (Hoyer) Stroup ’67 Nancy (Darnel) Lynn ’68 Mary (Forrestal) Shrader ’68 Pat “Herr” Carr ’69* Donn Lasky ’69 Brian Rowse DVM ’69 Harold “Hal” Small ’70 Jacqueline “Jackie” (Forddred) Tebow ’71 David Adamek ’74 Molly (Gorman) Engen ’74 Patrick Joseph Gregory ’75 Thomas Desgrossellier ’76 Stephen Joseph Dreher ’76 Stephen “Steve” Beattie ’77 *former BBHS Faculty/Staff Member For family and relation details of those listed in In Memoriam please visit bishopblanchet.org/alumni and click on Magazine. BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2021-22 | 27
28 | BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL | FALL 2022 In 1954, Bishop Blanchet High School became the first secondary school founded and operated by the Archdiocese of Seattle. It was named after the first Bishop of the archdiocese, Augustin Magloire Alexandre (A.M.A.) Blanchet. In 1843, Bishop A.MA. Blanchet was inspired to bring the message of God’s love to the frontier of the Pacific Northwest - called to encounter multi-ethnic pioneers as well as the Native peoples in the region. From his early days in ministry, Bishop A.M.A. Blanchet established himself as a relationship-builder and one able to cross cultural boundaries in the name of building community and God’s kingdom. Unique in his time, Bishop A.M.A. Blanchet modeled a ministry of accompaniment and inclusion, inviting all those he encountered into deeper communion and closer toward their God-given potential. . Today, Bishop Blanchet High School carries forward this heritage of relationship-building and path-finding in an evolving world. It is responsive not only to its mission to pass on Catholic teaching to the next generation, but also sensitive to the needs of the communities that surround it and the challenges of navigating a pluralistic world. Bishop Blanchet High School educates students, as the Mission Statement proclaims, “within a challenging, positive and diverse learning environment.” Through the prophet Isaiah, God announces, “See, I am doing something new! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” (Is 43:19) In response to this challenge, Bishop Blanchet High School’s mission is to “inspire students to transform the world around them through a lifelong commitment to faith, scholarship and service.” This Strategic Plan represents the BBHS community’s discernment of how to best inspire its students to that transformational mission over the next decade. Background: Strategic Planning has become the key way Bishop Blanchet discerns its path forward. The previous plan was formulated in 2014 and strengthened the school in many ways. It deepened the school’s Catholic identity, strengthened the curriculum, harnessed technology (which prepared the school to deal with an unforeseen pandemic), added beauty and capability to the campus, increased financial resources and enrollment, supported access and diversity and led to restructured governance. The 2014 plan was successful at consolidating Bishop Blanchet’s strength as an institution, which was critical to withstanding the challenges of the last few years. As the school moved into the eighth year of that plan, the Board of Directors saw an opportunity to build on that foundation and achieve the mission in ways it never could before. The Board embraced its fiduciary responsibility to formulate a strategic vision for the school through an inclusive process. They knew that accomplishing this would require input and support from the entire Bishop Blanchet community. This plan is the result of a year-long process involving over 700 BBHS community members including faculty, staff, Board members, parents, students, alumni, and friends. To oversee the process, the Board authorized a Steering Committee of 12 chaired by Board member and parent, Sandra Quezada Zinsmeyer. The committee was asked to produce a plan that was forward-looking, broadly owned, comprehensive and implementation-oriented. Zinsmeyer was joined by Nancy Belcher, Janah Valenzuela Cardin, Tony DeSapio, Justyna King, Shannon Langer ’90, Strategic Plan Approved by Board of Directors September 10, 2022 Following a year-long process engaging over 700 stakeholders, the Bishop Blanchet High School Board of Directors adopted a new, long-range Strategic Plan on September 10, 2022. This plan outlines a vision for the next 7-10 years with six goals focused on enhancing our student programs, employee experience and overall institutional vitality. We are grateful to all those who participated in this process, particularly the Steering Committee and Topic Team members.
BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2021-22 | 29 Christian Paige, Heidi Pouley, Sam Procopio ’00, Jeff Roe, Rahel Schwartz and Brian Vath. They in turn reached out to the school community, who shared their experiences and aspirations for the school in written SWOT Analyses; an online and in-person Visioning Meeting to which all community members were invited; special Visioning Sessions for current students to give their input; four Topic Teams drilling down into key areas which emerged from the Visioning Meeting; and comments and responses about key strategic questions through a survey sent to all alumni, parents and employees. While this document sets overall directions, its success depends on diligent implementation. Each year the school administration, under the leadership of the president, will prepare an Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) to spell out what steps must be taken in any given year to progress toward the goals. For instance, during Year One of the Strategic Plan, the school will be conducting its self-study for the renewal of the school’s Accreditation by the Western Catholic Education Association. The Strategic Plan will help frame that process, and in turn the self-study will give more specificity to the Strategic Plan’s implementation phases. Vision for the Next Decade During the planning process, we have tried to imagine what our students will be facing in the next 5-10 years. The trends of the last few years give some clear indications of how we need to prepare our students. Catholic teaching and values are facing new challenges to respond to the world our students live in. The wisdom of the Catholic tradition can be a great help to the next generation in its journey to becoming faithful and engaged participants in the human community. Bishop Blanchet has an opportunity to clarify fundamental values and apply them to what students are experiencing and the questions they are asking. For instance, the calls for justice and equity for all members of our human community have long been with us but have reached a critical point with the events of the last few years. We see an opportunity to draw on our Catholic teachings to create a BBHS community which looks more diverse and feels more inclusive for all. This experience of a community of belonging, in turn, can help foster, through our students, better communities beyond the walls of Bishop Blanchet. During the Covid-19 pandemic, we have seen how vulnerable students are to isolation and the erosion of their emotional well-being. This trend began before the pandemic and will continue beyond it. We have the opportunity to respond proactively by providing more guidance and resources to identify and address personal challenges and prepare students for the rigors of college and life beyond, to help them live healthy, balanced lives now and in the future. Research shows that young people reach their full potential when they are supported by a community of adults who nurture them and provide the scaffolding they need to construct their lives. We have the opportunity to support our faculty and staff with the personal and professional resources they need to respond fully to the challenge of nurturing young lives. Strategic Planning Steering Committee Sandra Zinsmeyer, SPSC Chair Nancy Belcher Tony DeSapio Justyna King Shannon Langer ‘90 Christian Paige Heidi Pouley Sam Procopio ‘00 Jeff Roe Rahel Schwartz Janah Valenzuela Cardin Brian Vath Topic Teams BBHS Community Ramona Emerson* Jen Bergman Samuel Carlson Joe Cussen Monica Duke ’92 Fr. Bill Heric Sally Hunt Sofia Lopez Bactol Mark Markuly Jesse McFeron ‘96 Kaitlyn Overman Christian Paige Jennifer Shapiro ’98 Human Resources Karen Schuler* Antonella Bartel Nancy Bradish Kalah Dooley Chris Hanzeli Laura Kelley Robert Lukevich ‘04 Joe Pinsoneault ‘85 Jeff Roe Matthew Shea Michelle Summers ‘88 JP Villanueva Chad Voss Stewardship and Sustainability Chris Butler* Mary Beard ‘81 Joel Blair ‘93 Bill Condon ‘99 Jennifer Dold Graves Corey Eriksen Julie Gallaudet David Holt ’84 Diane Kocer Twi McDonnell Korrie Miller Tom Ramsey Karen Rich Kelli Smith-Bailey Brian Vath Heidi Westling ’88 John Willey Student Development Sherri Johnson* Angelica Dampier ’17 Rebecca Davis Lizz Dexter-Mazza Steve Dougherty ’89 Monica Duke ’92 Kari Hatlen Teresa Jolly Holt ’84 Shannon Langer ‘90 Ann Martin Nicole McCoy Laura Meaux ‘01 Veronica Pietrzak Stephen Russell Barnabus Sirak ’17 Tarah Voss Continued *Chair
30 | BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL | FALL 2022 1 Many Catholic schools across the country have had to close their doors, a trend which was exacerbated by the pandemic, but began long before it. Those schools which have flourished are those which have built strong extended communities of support. We have the opportunity to help our school families, our alumni and the public at large better understand the Bishop Blanchet mission and experience and to find ways for them to be a part of our success at preparing the next generation of leaders for their world. To take advantage of these opportunities we must steward our temporal resources carefully. Reliance on tuition alone will not continue to support the robust educational program we seek to provide to a diverse range of families. But new technologies and insights give us the opportunity to better manage our revenues, expenses and assets, including our beautiful campus. We have an opportunity to lower operational costs and improve our long term impact on the earth that supports the well-being not just of our students, but of the whole human community. Seizing these opportunities gives us a vision of what the future can be, and this Strategic Plan identifies the key goals we must achieve to realize that vision. We have organized these goals under three different pillars which will support the vision: Catholic Identity and Inclusion, Holistic Student Growth and Human and Institutional Resources. The Goals of the Strategic Plan Pillar 1: Catholic Identity and Inclusion Goal 1: To deepen our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, anchored in Catholic Social Teaching fostering a true sense of belonging that unites all members of our community through the example of Christ and unconditional love of God for all of creation. Goal 2: To further a culture of integrated spiritual growth rooted in Gospel Values and based on encountering and accompanying students where they are on their spiritual journey. Pillar 2: Holistic Student Growth Goal 3: To foster healthy, balanced young adults and prepare them for life by prioritizing holistic student wellness and formulating a comprehensive, studentspecific college and career transition plan. Pillar 3: Human and Institutional Resources Goal 4: To optimize the employee experience by dedicating resources that support personal, professional, and spiritual growth and create a working environment characterized by excellence, wellness, and belonging. Goal 5: To more deeply engage the wider community of current families, prospective families, faculty, staff, alumni and friends, increasing awareness of, engagement with, and affinity to Bishop Blanchet High School. Goal 6: To enhance institutional sustainability by increasing revenue in support of accessibility for families, investment in employees and excellence in programs and campus facilities. The Strategic Goals in depth Goal 1: DEI Anchored in Catholic Social Teaching Bishop Blanchet will deepen our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion anchored in Catholic Social Teaching fostering a true sense of belonging that unites all members of our community through the example of Christ and unconditional love of God for all of creation. Living out our mission to “inspire students to transform the world,” implies deepening our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We do this by firmly anchoring this work in Catholic Social Teaching. Principles such as Solidarity, Subsidiarity, Human Dignity and the Common Good provide the framework for our engagement with the themes of DEI. We seek to empower our students with the lens and the tools to seek justice and foster true belonging within our BBHS community and beyond. Through this goal, we seek to articulate and make explicit our school charism - the animating force that compels us to put our faith in action and form the inclusive community that is Bishop Blanchet. Ultimately, we seek to enkindle in our students the example of Christ. We encourage them to seek the margins and to transcend and include differences. We draw out the unity and true potential of each person by providing a real encounter with the unconditional love of God. To accomplish this goal, Bishop Blanchet will pursue such strategies as: clearly articulating the school’s charism as it relates to DEI; firmly anchoring the school’s DEI program in Catholic Social Teaching; more deeply embedding DEI educational experiences in Community Period; reviewing the curriculum for opportunities to deepen DEI and culturally responsive teaching; and strategic plan
BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2021-22 | 31 3 2 providing training for not just students and employees, but Board and families as well. Goal 2: Integrated Spiritual Growth Bishop Blanchet will further a culture of integrated spiritual growth rooted in Gospel Values and based on encountering and accompanying students from where they are on their spiritual journey. To truly foster a “life-long commitment to faith, scholarship and service,” our students must experience a culture of spiritual growth as an ongoing journey. Using the example of Christ in the Gospel as our guide, we seek to engage our students with a spirit of encounter and accompaniment. This process will meet students where they are and lovingly walk with them toward their unique God-given potential. Experiencing a culture of integrated spiritual growth calls for intentionally designing a four year journey for students. This approach will span theology coursework, retreats, service learning, liturgy and a whole range of community building experiences. Our intention is to build a culture of continuous spiritual growth that carries beyond a four-year experience into a life-long journey that fosters a true sense of identity, calling, and love of God and neighbor. To accomplish this goal, Bishop Blanchet will pursue such strategies as: reviewing and restructuring the theology curriculum to better integrate into a more comprehensive spiritual formation program; intentionally coordinating and integrating a four year program of learning, spiritual experiences and outcomes within Theology, retreats, service and community period; and developing an instrument to measure student engagement in spiritual development over four years. Goal 3: Healthy, balanced young adults prepared for life Bishop Blanchet will foster healthy, balanced young adults and prepare them for life by prioritizing holistic student wellness and formulating a comprehensive, student-specific college and career transition plan. Recognizing our mission as a “Catholic, collegepreparatory” high school, we seek to prepare our students for success in higher education. We will also empower them with life-skills and a vision for personal wellness and professional opportunities. This requires an intentional program to accompany students and families over four years. The school will lead students through a process of assessing and planning for student-specific college and career pathways. We recognize that a college-preparatory program is multi-dimensional, calling for deep care of the person, a commitment to social emotional learning and building competencies that foster personal wellness and balance. Through this goal, we will deepen our capacity for students to match at their best-fit postsecondary opportunity and in doing so send them forth as healthy and balanced young adults. To accomplish this goal, Bishop Blanchet will pursue such strategies as: studying and implementing a whole school model for Student Emotional Learning curricula, integrating and implementing best practices at BBHS; reviewing best practice models for college counseling and restructuring our current program; training of counselors on student-specific college and career transition plans; model physical and nutritional wellbeing of students; and study models for community period and restructure as necessary. Continued
32 | BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL | FALL 2022 4 5 Goal 4: Optimize the employee experience Bishop Blanchet will optimize the employee experience by dedicating resources that support personal, professional, and spiritual growth and create a working environment characterized by excellence, wellness, and belonging. In order to “educate students within a challenging, positive and diverse learning environment,” we must foster a work environment for employees that creates a balance of excellence, wellness and belonging. Our mission in action lives most explicitly through the engagement of our employees with the students entrusted to our care. Excellent, healthy and whole employees require intentional investment in their personal, professional, and spiritual growth. Through this goal, we will clearly establish Bishop Blanchet as the top professional environment for faith-filled educators and, in turn, inspire deep commitment from all employees toward advancing our institution, shaping our students, and fostering a true sense of belonging among all. To accomplish this goal, Bishop Blanchet will pursue such strategies as: conducting an outside assessment of Human Resources management structure and services; implementing employee climate measurement with a focus on engagement, wellness, and belonging; assessing and addressing staffing needs to best support employees; designing a spiritual formation program for employees based on Gospel Values; recruiting and retaining employees that reflect the ethnic and racial background of the student body; creating and supporting professional development plans; compensation benchmarking with transparency for employees on their salary/wage range; and conducting a comprehensive review of employee benefits with a focus on benchmarking against peer institutions. Goal 5: Deepening Awareness, Engagement and Affinity Bishop Blanchet will more deeply engage the wider community of current families, prospective families, faculty, staff, alumni and friends, increasing awareness of, engagement with, and affinity to Bishop Blanchet High School. Fulfilling the mission and actualizing the full potential of the Bishop Blanchet community requires engaging and animating a richly diverse array of stakeholders. With this goal, we seek to empower and mobilize alumni, current families, employees and friends as ambassadors for the life-changing experiences that come through belonging to the BBHS family. Through this collective effort, we strive to continually welcome a diversely talented group of prospective students and families into our community every year. By more deeply engaging the collective energy of all our stakeholders, the positive impact of Bishop Blanchet can be more widely extended to those seeking the transformative community experience we offer. To accomplish this goal, Bishop Blanchet will pursue such strategies as: identifying and establishing new programs to engage and include alumni in the life of BBHS; increasing awareness of and affinity with our new Bears moniker identity system through focused branding efforts with all stakeholder groups; enhancing the capacity of all BBHS stakeholders as active brand ambassadors; deepening relationships and communication with leaders, teachers and families at BBHS partner middle and grade schools; measuring strategic plan
BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2021-22 | 33 6 awareness, engagement and affinity of stakeholders; and fully utilizing the Board governance structure to more deeply engage stakeholders. Goal 6: Enhancing Institutional Sustainability Bishop Blanchet will enhance institutional sustainability by increasing revenue in support of accessibility for families, investment in employees and excellence in programs and campus facilities. Bishop Blanchet High School was established with a longterm vision in mind - to be a flagship Catholic educational institution in service to the Archdiocesan and the greater Seattle communities. To ensure institutional vitality for future generations, a deep commitment to sustainability on all levels must guide our decision-making and resource allocation. Through this goal, we seek to increase revenue to invest in employees, program excellence, accessibility for families and campus improvements with an emphasis on environmental sustainability. To accomplish this goal, Bishop Blanchet will pursue such strategies as: growing revenue to address both capital needs and endowment growth; and improving campus infrastructure with an emphasis on environmental sustainability. Conclusion Thanks to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the leadership of the Board of Directors and the management of the Strategic Planning Steering Committee, the Bishop Blanchet community has developed a clear response to the major opportunities and challenges it anticipates in the next 5-10 years. The success of the plan will ultimately depend on its implementation. School president, Tony DeSapio, and his team have the responsibility for developing more specific tactical plans for each year of the plan, which they will update annually. The Annual Implementation Plans (AIPs) they formulate will assure that steady progress is made on the goals each year and allow for adjustments based on changing conditions and needs. President DeSapio and the administrative team will have primary responsibility for leading the implementation of the Strategic Plan but, as with anything important that the BBHS community accomplishes, it will take everyone–faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni and benefactors–to achieve the vision. We have an unprecedented opportunity to model Catholic education at its best; to be a community of equity and inclusion called for in the Gospel; to ground students in God’s love for them and provide them the skills for living that will follow them into college and the rest of their lives. We are grateful to you for taking the time to read this plan, and we hope you will join us on this grace-filled journey.
34 | BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL | FALL 2022 Platinum $100,000-$999,999 Fulcrum Foundation Dennis Nollette ’69 † l Zinsmeyer Family Legacy $20,000-$99,999 Stan and Kristine Baty Bishop Blanchet High School Booster Club Martin Holberg ’77 and Alyson Stewart ’77 Shannon ’90 and Chris Langer Microsoft Corporation Mark and Kristine Mitchke Pinsoneault Family l Jeff and Perri Roe l Kelli Smith-Bailey and Christie Smith The Frost and Margaret Snyder Foundation Champion $10,000-$19,999 Anonymous (1) Brian ’85 and Chrissy Acarregui Jeff and Sally Hunt Ozo and Mary Jaculewicz Johnson and Johnson Matching Gifts Program Jim Mallonee ’61 Scott and Glorilyn Maw Robert and Marta McCullough Jim and Margie Rose l Mary ’65 and Pat Welch Alicia Wright and Scott Griffin Donor Roll THANK YOU to our generous donors for your thoughtful support of Bishop Blanchet High School. This report reflects all gifts made between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022. The following list represents combined and tax-deductible giving to the following activities and funds: Annual Fund, BBHS Capital Campaign, Auction, Booster Club, Spring Musical Patrons, Performing Arts, named endowments, memorials/honorariums, restricted gifts and special projects. We make every effort to ensure accurate records and reporting, and apologize for any discrepancies or omissions. Please report any errors to Mary Williams Beard ’81, Director of Development, at (206) 527-7733. Green and Gold $5,000-$9,999 Boeing Gift Matching Program Cascade Managment William ’99 and Jenni Condon James Crowley ’87 and Laura Williams Peter and Suzanne Graham Jason ’88 and Erin ’87 Hagens David and Kari Hatlen Patricia ’87 and Michael Heffernan Gregory and Kimberly Hunter Ryan and Laura Kelley Peter ’71 and Linda Lukevich Joseph ’85 and Erin ’85 Manca Kathryn Mandity l Michael and Heather McAdam Matt and Laurra McGregor Steven and Lynnette Muenzberg Michael and Sarah Ness Josh Parker † l Lee and Alison Parsons Joe Petschl ’85 l James and Gaye Pigott Karen Scherrer Purpur ’61 Joan Reynolds Patrick M. Shanahan ’80 Daniel and Elizabeth Spaulding Michael and Catherine Stanley Daniel Stoner and Anne Santee-Stoner Thomas and Lendy Vail Kevin and Linda Wold Philip and Jennifer Yerkes President $1,000-$4,999 Anonymous (1) Rick and Refawne Acarregui Adobe Systems Incorporated Scott and Suzie Alan Deanne Allegro Matthew and Allison Allen Ally Financial Richard and Nancy Alvord Nancy Amato ’82 and Lawrence Rauchwerger Atlas Construction Specialties Christopher Backschies and Bridget Billig Backschies Richard Baker ’58 Kevin and Julie Barber Andrew and Katie Barloon Sean and Catherine Beaudoin Kurt and Marianne Beers Chris and Nancy Belcher Rob Bennett Ronald Bennett Christopher and Joanna Bifone Theresa Bigler ’74 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Matching Gift Program Joel ’93 and Melissa Blair Adam Blexrud and Katherine Cardinal Bryan and Christina Blume Gavin and Amanda Boden Boeing Retirees Matching Gifts Program Robert and Ellen Bollard John and Leslie Bratrud Kylene Brouns Pamela J. Brouns Eric E. Brown and Michelle Murray-Brown “We give to Blanchet because we see our grandchildren growing into kind, responsible young adults while having fun and becoming part of a larger community.” – Mike and Sarah Ness
BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2021-22 | 35 James Bryan and Daniel Monda Gary and Kathryn Burckhardt Lynn Burns ’64 Kerry Burrows ’65* Kathleen ’77 and Phillip Butcher Donald and Bobbi Campbell Matthew ’85 and Amy Campbell Trevor and Star Campbell Renato and Melanie Canto Renee Carroll ’68 Duane and Kristen Chester Robert and Aubrey Ciro Dr. Pauline M. Cline ’65 l Brian and Monica Comfort Bob and Michele Conrad Jim and Tiffany Cook Elizabeth Copstead ’68 Patty ’68 and Gary Corum l Pam ’79 and Steve Cory l Costco Wholesale David and Margaret Coy Tim and Jennifer Creamer Patrick and Karen Crumb David ’84 and Chardon Dankers Matthew and Catherine Day Mark and Michelle DeFeo Luke and Judy Delen Scott and Monica DeMeulemeester Rob and Tuyet Demick David and Vanessa Dennison David and Debi Derickson Antonio* and Martha DeSapio Brian Dewey and Molly Brown Brian and Mary Dimak Greg and Bev DiMartino Nick and Janine DiMartino Marcy Donahue and Seamus Wilson Fr. Gordon Douglas l Terry Douglas and Gary Christianson Michael Duffy and Kerry Price-Duffy John ’72 and Allison Durkin Gary ’70 and Gay Croteau ’70 Duvall Derek and Megin Edwards Kendrick Efta and Tiffany Gilbert James Eland Jonathan Ellis and Vicki Anderson-Ellis Ashley and Linda Emery Lorne and Tyera Enquist John and Penelope Eversole Pat ’60 and Barb Schaffer ’62 Fahey Marcello Federico and Denise Ashbaugh Amy* and John Flaa Jim and Joy Floyd Tony and Kara Ford Daniel and Staci Foster Erich and Jenna Gebbie Chris Grasseschi* and Julie Thenell Grasseschi ’79 David Graves and Jennifer Dold Gabriel and Charmaine Gravning Mikel Gray and Patty Eakes Daniel ’89 and Carla Greenan Scott and Laura Greenberg Devon and Jennifer Grennan Katherine Gudgel Jens Gundlach and Cassandra Giedt David ’91 and Lisa Gurry Erin (Myrin) ’87 and Jason Hagens ’88 John and Tracy Hall David and Kara Hamilton Stefen and Julie Hampden Michael and Kimberly Harmon Burke and Sara Harris Molly and Bill Hastings Todd and Katie Heckel David and Yolanda Hein John W. Hempelmann ’60 Paul and Alison Herber Bill Herber Robert and Barbara Hight Matthew and Arlene Hoehnen Peter and Trina Hollomon David ’84 and Teresa Jolly ’84 Holt Mark and Shelly Hutcheson Adrian and Amy Jensen Kevin and Megan Johnson Matt and Sherri Johnson Matthew and Barbara Johnson Peter and Adrianna Johnson Thomas and Angela Johnson Helen Jolly and Dick Horgan Gregory and Elizabeth Jones Michael and Michelle Joseph Matt ’96 and Emily ’96 Kane Travis and Jacquelyn Kannier Robert and Nella Kennedy Donald and Jennifer Kenney Jack Kindred and Kathleen Keenan James ’78 and Linda Kinerk Eric and Krista Knutson John T. and Nicole Korman Joseph and Kala Kunthara John Laks Brent LaMotte and Lisa Boucher Maria LaPorte and William Konrady John and Stacy Leonard Jason and Keahi Leong Donald Andrew and Ruth Lewis Anthony and Stephanie Lorenz Anne Loucks Wayne and Elisa Louis Chad and Jennifer Mackay The BBHS Annual Fund achieved a historic year – raising over $750,000 in support of our students! A highlight was last spring during the Bishop Blanchet Week of Giving: “7 Days, 7 Ways,” our $35,000 donor pool of matching funds inspired others to give over $115,000 in seven days! The Blanchet Community continues to be truly remarkable with its generosity, working to ensure each and every student receives a dynamic and comprehensive college prep education. Thank you to the 1,139 donors who strengthened our school and directly impacted so many of our students with tuition assistance in 2021-2022! Annual Fund * BBHS employee † Deceased l Legacy Society member ACADEMICS ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES ARTS DEI FACILITIES FAITH & SERVICE FINANCIAL AID GREATEST NEED Total $ Raised: $758,862 Y Increase over last year: 9.7% Number of Alumni Donors: 429* Y Increase over last year: 17% Average gift: $606 Y Increase over last year: 9% *Includes endowment donors
36 | BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL | FALL 2022 Matthew and Elizabeth MacLean Richard Maider Colleen ’88 and Chris Mandell Ann ’82 and David Mann Tadeusz and Joy Markow Ann* and Tom Martin Christopher and Alandra Martin Troy and Oanh Martin James Mazza and Elizabeth Dexter-Mazza Mark and Heidi McAllister Patricia McBride Thomas and Christine McCabe Kraig and Deven McCoy Loren and Jeannie Orebaugh ’63 McElvain Jeff and Gina McGinnis Matthew and Silvia McKevitt Robert and Shona McLaughlin Brian McMullen and Ramona Emerson Robert McMurtrie and Amy Vanderhorst Edwin and Kelly McRory Samuel Meade and Kathrin Ahl Karen Medina Joseph ’87 and Carmela ’90 Mele Scott and Tiffany Merriman Maureen Mershon and Frank Siderius Shannon ’80 and Dave Messenger David Messner and Susan Allemann Patricia and Richard Miailovich Micro-Chem Laboratories James ’63† and Gretchen ’62 Miller Zachary and Bethany Miller Beth ’87 and Trevor Mitchell Yvette Moy Brad and Sarah Murphy James and Theresa Murphy Robyn* and Chad Murphy David and Jennifer Muzia James and Jill Navone Gregory ’93 and Serina Ness Julie Ness ’91 Truc Nguyen and Donna Cromie North Seattle Orthodontics Mary (LaFond) Odermat ’60 and Victor Odermat Patrick Okell and Anna Kakos Carl and Cheri Orsi Rhonda* and Joe Osborne Michael and Shoshanna Osterfeld Robert and Lisa Pageler Daniel and Laura Pelfrey Mark and Holland Peterson Mitchell and Jennifer Peterson Michael Pierce ’86* Thomas ’87 and Michelle Pierson Philip and Heather Pigman Fiore ’87 and Lisa Pignataro Justin ’72 and Karen Pirak Renee Pitra and Charles Balsley Kimberly* and Jonathan Prinz Samuel ’00* and Britt ’01 Procopio J. Noel ’64 and Cathy Pyatt Kris and Danica Pytte Raikes Foundation Thomas* and Mary ’80 Ramsey Tricia Reese Michael and Maureen Rimkus Nicholas and Holley Ring Jessie Ann Root Miguel and Melissa Roque David and Michelle Rudd Cindy Runger and Keith Dolliver Erik and Maureen ’84 Sabiers Henry and Chelsey Samonte Jason and Kim Sanchez Scott Sandhoff Enjay and Erica Santos Russell and Kathy Schmidtke David and Margie Schmutz Kathleen ’65 and Paul Seely Erik Selberg and Mary Rodgers Select Equity Group Foundation Scott and Linda Severs John ’88 and Natasha Shaffer Dan ’91 and Meg Sheridan Kelly ’90 and Michael Siderius Aaron ’89 and Kelsey Singleton Robert and Jodi Slavik Elinor Smith Scott and Maureen Smith Steve ’87 and Erin Snorsky Fergus Spain and Carole Volpentest Lisa Srithongsuk ’88 and Scott Richardson Christopher and Alycia Staats Starbucks Matching Gifts Program Joshua Stellick and Allison Reed Stellick Stokes Auction Group, Inc Brion and Kristin Stone Studio 45 Jason and Tamara Suess Joseph and Alicia Sullivan Edward ’80 and Lynn Thenell Geoff and Heidi Thompson Jim and Kimberly Thorpe Darrin and Kimberly Tish Tyler and Amy Tonkin Douglas and Catherine ’83 Tveter John ’73 and Diane Ulacia Alan and Michelle Urdan Brian and Julie Vath Jacqueline Veneziani and Claus Portner Robert and Susan Viscon Nicholas Vivas and Alicia Johnsen Robert and Kyle Walsh Edie ’62 and Ed Wartelle Christopher and Rebecca Weber Chad and Cydney Webster Mead Wehle and Amy Gilbrough Brian ’96 and Katie Welch John Welch and Marie Westermeier Patrick and Joby Welch Matt and Marianne Herb ’83 Wells James and Heidi Webb ’88 Westling Douglas Wick and Eva Kojnok Peter and Karen Wickstrand l William and Mary Little Foundation Timothy and Jennifer Rose ’95 Wistrom Robert and Veronica Wood Sally ’87 and David Wright Joseph and Kathryn Youngblood John and Ngoc-Thuy Yuen Derek and Penny Ziemer Patron $500-$999 Douglas and Jenny Adams Mark Alcazar and Andrea Burai Alcazar George and Molly Allen Armando and Debbie Alvarez Aaron and Aimee Amaral Jill and Mike Andrews DONOR ROLL 2021-22
BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2021-22 | 37 Monica Armstrong* and Mike Finnegan* Remigijus and Jurate Audejaitis Joseph ’82 and Brenda Augustavo James and Virginia Axtman Marilyn ’65 and Bill Bailey Stefan and Jennifer Berg David and Kari Berge Christopher ’84 and Katherine Berger Eric and Jamie Bergman Jeffrey Bernson and Meg McNulty Brian and Rachel Berryessa Gregory and Noelle Bigley Trevor Billingsley and Channa Hay Leif Bjorke and Kristen Colantuono Mary Jane Blaylock Brian and Lisa Bogen Anthony and Esther Bolante Patrick and Anita Boyer Colleen ’77 and Paul Brajcich Britescape Kerrick and Dianna Britz Richard Brown and Susan Pierson-Brown Roberta ’58 and Robert Brown James and Jodi Burke Christopher and Kimberly Butler Andrew and Marci Bylund Richard and Kristen Capka Amy Carolan ’90 and Brett Carolan Diego Castano and Jennifer Turns CertaPro Painters of Seattle Eric and Mary Chamberlin Kristine Charboneau and Joel Wilbur Heather Christothoulou ’92 Francis and Mary Ciaramello Tracy Cornell Wegley ’81 and Reese Wegley Adam and Lynne Craig Elizabeth Cruise-Johnson Gary Crum and Gloria Teves Nathan and Jennifer Culala Joseph Cunnane and Darla Goodwin James Curran and Amanda Peterson King and Kathy Cushman Manon Cypher* and Ian Knox Dolores Davis Rebecca Davis* Scott and Karen Davis Marlon and Jane Deniega George and Elba Diaz Jane Distad Chris and Jennifer Dobbelaere Patrick and Colleen Douglas Marc and Keri Drewry Jonathan Drezner and Heidi Gray Jeffrey ’87 and Jennifer Cushman ’89 Droppelman Anthony and Monica Duenas Robert Dyson, M.D. Earls on the Ave Alex and Laurie Eckardt Nicole Edens Erik and Amy Egtvet Brandon and Maria Elieff Michael and Courtney Emery Expedia Inc Matching Gifts Program Aldo Eysaman ’14 F5 Networks Gift Matching Program Brian and Suzanne Fairchild Finishing Edge Washington, LLC Jens Fischer and Susanne Wagner-Fischer Michael ’83 and Christine Fitzmaurice Richard and Michelle Flandreau Maureen Flemmer ’71 Paul and Monica Flora Kevin Flynn and Lynh Nguyen Laura Ford Tracy and Alice Forsythe Fred H. & Mary S. Dore Charitable Foundation Tomas and Josephine Gahan Todd and Sara Garrettson Todd Genovese Christopher and Julie Giebel Mary Gilbrough ’86 and Thomas Helser Thomas and Lisa Gleason Cheryl ’64* and John ’64 Goodspeed Scott and Amy Graff Stephanie* and David Gravenkemper Ryan and Kristi Grouws Gurry & Rogers Insurance Agency, INC. Ethan and Stephanie Gustav Colleen Hallet ’67 Kurt and Joy Hanson Richard Harris James and Janet Hawkins Scott and Marnie Hendrix James and Adriana Henry Jon and Jill Herendeen John Herzog and Heidi Grenzner-Herzog Steven and Lisa Hodson Todd and Shannon Hofmeister Roberta Hopkins-Ammann ’75 Richard and Jennifer Matz ’90 Horner Steve Horsman and Pat Chaney Larry Hubbell and Shelley Butler Katherine Huber Christoper and Shaughn Huck Farhad and Sharie Hyder Integrus Architecture, P.S. Jessaca Jacobson Derek and Kristin Jensen Holly ’81 and Dwight Johnson Anthony ’71 and Ann Jones Malachi Jones and Nicole Healy Eric and Nancy Junes Daniel and Corrie Kahn Kevin ’90 and Kelley Kane* Constance Katsandres ’90 and Larry Spyridis Steven and Veronica Jimenez Kauffman Brian ’87 and Kim Kelly Mark ’79 and Elizabeth Kieffer Shannon ’89 and Brad Knowles Dana ’94 and David Kopij Matthew and Tracey Kopp Todd and Mary Lamb Stephen and Renata Lampkin David ’96 and Ericka Lamsek James and Ivonne Lathan * BBHS employee † Deceased l Legacy Society member “We give because we know when our kids leave for school every day they are going somewhere amazing where they will not only get an incredible education but where they will also grow into kind, compassionate and contributing members of the community in a place where they are safe, cared for and free to be themselves.” – Shannon ’90 and Chris Langer
38 | BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL | FALL 2022 Cassady and Kim Laton Michael and Lisa Lauer Tuoi Le and Que Tien Pham Kay ’67 and Arthur Lee Mark and Julie Leffingwell Gary and Christine Legere Stefan and Celine Leigland Laura Mitchell Lewis ’74 Carl and Monica Ludwick Thomas and Melissa Maider Kathleen Manca Robert and Caroline Markwardt Daniel and Trisha Marsh Mark and Amy Masterson Pamela ’74 and Anthony Mayfield Michael and Jill McAdams Brett and Amy McCallum Catherine ’05 and Brendan ’05 McNutt Anneka ’89 and Kevin McSherry Jacob and Alethia Mead Abera and Aynalem Melaku Kristofor and Carissa Mellroth Brandon and Robyn Meyer Microsoft Alumni Community Fund Michael ’70 and Roxanne Milne Gregg and Shalini Miskelly Patricia ’83 and Derek Mitchell Frank and Shawna Molitor Ken Mooney and Pam Drews Aimee Moore Josh and Sarah Moore Shawn and Randy Moore Cohen and April Morris Daniel Mueller and Melissa Leone William Mueting and Jane Rygg Conrad and Heather Mulligan Boyd and Krista Munson Jill Murphy Jeffrey Myers and Tina Tesch-Myers Stephen and Diana Naramore Elizabeth ’77 and Calvin Nelson Jeffrey and Angela Nichols Randall and Meghan Novak Lynn M. O’Connor ’88 Patrick and Janet Oishi Dennis ’85 and Carla O’Leary Todd and Megan Olsen Deborah O’Neill ’70 Lisa Pageler Joseph Park and Deborah Gassner-Park Chris and Amanda Parkhurst Frederick and Vibeke Parks Dane and Jacqueline Perryman Paul ’91and Raynu Peterman Dennis Phillips ’63 Jocelyn ’65 and Warren Phillips Tom and Amy Preston Jeffrey and Shannon Prinz Stephen and Dina Prosser Tracy Pucci James and Sallie Ragsdale Tiffanie Ranta Michael and Gwyneth Recupero Jonathan and Margaret Rican Mark and Karen Rich Kurt Roalkvam and Stephanie Baxter Michael Roeser and Lisa Middlebrook Allan and Karla Romano Greg and Kjerstin Root Maurice and Yuko Ruckman John and Jinky Ruljancich Greg Rutar and Emily Drevecky James Ryan ’70 Salesforce Todd and Catherine Sawicki Egidio and Sarah Sburlino Devin ’95 and Stephanie Schindele Errett and Gwyn Schneider Julie* and Marc Schneider Gary and Mary Beth Schornak Daniel ’88 and Karen Schuler Barbara Peterson ’80 Schwabe Harry Sellers and Le Van Thi Nguyen David and Jennette Seward Marilyn Rey Sherman and James Sherman l Matthew and Tammy Simmons Thomas and Zita Simon Richard and Sinead Sirois William Skibitzke Brandon and Sara Skinner Stephen Smith and Charlene Boyd Daniel and Helene Snell Edward Snyders and Julie Renick Wendy Soethe Erik and Sarah Soloff Eric and Kelly Souder Jeffrey Stevens and Michelle Wurscher Marda Strobeck Melissa M. Sullivan ’98 Michelle ’88 and Scott Summers Kevin and Julie Sylvester Amy Szal Patricia Thenell † Brett and Erica Thomas Dawn Thornburg Thomas and Lesley Todaro Michael D. Todd and Jennifer P. Todd Michael and Theresa Torgesen Courtney and Lisa Touw Rodney Umberger Thomas Uniack and Stephanie Lucash Christopher ’83 and Charlotte Van Hollebeke John ’76 and Elizabeth Vandenberg John Vanderzanden and Sandra Harui Alexander Veress and Christine Logar Paul Vick and Anya Kirshbaum Joseph and Melissa Vizzare Colleen Vlahovich Carlos and Yvonne Walker Sandra and Michael Walls Thomas and Jenna Warburton Michael ’64 and Colleen ’63 Wartelle Jerret and Tiffanie West Hill and Shannon Williams Donald and Karianna Wilson Christine Wilson Owens ’93 and Scot Owens Michael Wood Douglas and Sherri Woods Mark and Jennifer Yeend Heather York Fanning and Norman Margullis Walter and Cara Young III Steve Zang and Johanna Rundquist Zeman Law Group, PLLC Thomas and Laura Zeman DONOR ROLL 2021-22 “We give to BBHS to support the tradition of educating the whole person that two generations of happy students in our family experienced.” – Cass Donahue ’65 Seely and Paul Seely
BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2021-22 | 39 Benefactor $100-$499 Anonymous (3) Mark and Kimberly Abadir Roland and Quennie Abalos Audi and Anna Acuesta Thomas Albes* Alison Aleinikoff ’78 Larry ’58 and Charon Alvar Amazon Smile Foundation Michael and Jennifer Ambrose Ian and Alexandria Andersen Lyle and Colleen Anderson Steve ’68 and Karen ’68 Anderson Thomas ’70 and Marilee ’70 Anderson Alberto and Anna Lizza Angkico April Ariz Luis ’94 and Maria ’95 Arruela AT&T Wireless Services Matching Charles and Sherry Atterbury James Ayres and Catherine Porciuncula Marilyn ’58 and Albert Ayres Rosemarie Bach J Baird Foundation Inc Michele Baker Jeffrey and Caroline Ballaine Mary and Mitchell Balzer Theodor Bammler and Kristen Schuler Olga and Ramon Barajas Erica and Matt Barnhart Darcy Barry Anne ’88 and John Bartol Stefan Batres and Patricia Grajeda Laurie Bauder Dan and Mary Williams ’81* Beard Melinda Beck ’63 Harald and Elizabeth Becker Matt and Fiona Bell Carol Belveal ’62 Jean ’59 and Robert Bennett Brad and Jennifer Bergman Uriel Bernal and Susana Macias John ’64 and Clara Bernhard Don ’63 and Susanne Betz Chris* and Katie Bilanko Irvin Blanco and Wilma Gonzalez William ’79 and Julie Blume Chuck ’73* and Rebecca ’73 Bocian Paul ’76 and Melinda ’76 Bonaci Carl and Carolyn Bond JoAnne ’71 and Gregory Booth Kori Boyd* David Boyer and Yolande Serra Bruce and Anika Bradburn Nancy* and Brian Bradish Dan ’82 and Michelle Branley Erin K. Branson Hagan ’59 Charles Brennick and Maria Gallitelli Craig and Tammy Brewster Matthew ’80 and Sheila Breysse Christopher Brown and Mary Kaye Zanatta Jose and Ruth Bugnot Lori Buono David and Val Buono ’88 Spannaus Dr. Patricia M. Burke, M.D. ’85 Andrew and Emmye Cahn Salvatore and Suzanne Canino Jing Cao Rom Carbonetti Geoffrey ’88 and Anna Bowen ’89 Cardwell William and Sharon Carver Marni Casanova Molly Caulfield Jim ’58 and Alyce Cawdrey Silas Chapman ’04 l Chevron Humankind Matching Gift Program Robert Chmielowski and Margo Scheet Kelli Christensen* Thomas and Melissa Clauson Bryan Clayton Kenneth and Pamela-Rae Cobley Anthony and Tara Colagrossi Lukas and Elizabeth Coleman Alex Colledge and Michelle Breaux Colleen Colston Christopher and Gwendolyn Contreras Michael and Lynn Cordova Nora Coronado Katy Corum ’06 Derrick and Jessica Cote Corey Cox and Tiffini Connell Brian Cromer and Renee Devine Michael Cuba and Teresa Vispo-Cuba David and Daisy Cullop Marilyn ’69 and Raymond Cummings Carolyn Cussac Geoff Cussac Phil and Barb Cutler Lisa Dankers Benjamin and Sarah Davis Gregory and Tiffany Davis Heidi and David Davis Paula Davis ’70 Stacey de Fries and Todd Holec Rachel Deaver Luke ’04 and Elvira Decker Thelma Del Mundo Adalberto Del Pesce and Elva Avila Oscar and Rebecca Del Rosario Susan del Signore David and Ann Delestine Kaarn Dempsey Camilo DePina Brent and Wilhelmina Dietrich Jamie and Erin Donohoe Joseph Donovan ’66 Alison ’91 and Joe Donsky Shawn and Elizabeth Dougherty Paula Dowtin ’02 Hugo and Mary Ann Draye Harold and Luella Drevecky Dominick and Aurora Driano Dominick Driano, Jr. ’81 Dropbox Martin and Monica Jolly ’92 Duke Dawn Dwyer ’69 Carolyn ’63 and Chris Eagan Sara Eaton ebay Martin and Tammy Eckart Bruce Ecord Monica Edenholm and Heidi Tate Shirley P. Epton Corey* and Joni ’99 Eriksen Michael and Karla Essig Lilli Ewing Expeditors International of Wa, Inc. Melissa Fadden * BBHS employee † Deceased l Legacy Society member
40 | BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL | FALL 2022 Michael Fanning and Dawniel Giebel Kevin and Dorothy Farewell Louise Favier Brandon ’94 and Tanya Feldman Tina ’76 and David Ferguson Joseph and Lucinda Fesalbon Steve and Diane Feth Brandon and Noelle Figueira Sara J. Finlay ’70 Tom and Cammie Finnerty David and Teresa Fiorini Dan ’94 and Megan Fiorito Valeriy ’02* and Vita Firsov Todd and Theresa Foley Michael and Lisa Fox Adrienne Fraley-Monillas ’77 and Dominador Monillas Paul and Mary Freiburger Eric Froland and Lauren Marriott Jerry and Rhonda Froland Tim Frost* Joseph and Katherine Galagan Julie* and Edson Gallaudet Andrew and Meredith Galloway Luis* and Jamie Gamez Emmanuel and Haizel Gardon Kimberly Garmoe Denise Novak and William Gentzler GeoEngineers Inc Karen ’65 and Leverett Giffin Michael Scupine and Kim Gittere Abson Sam and Celina Glassburn Joseph and Maureen Gockowski Linda ’87 and Tom Goos Kevin T. Gould ’95 Lydia Green ’10 John Grillo and Jessica Fletcher Scott and Marisa Gronholz Mike Gudder and Celene Panariello Mariellen ’65 and Brad Gunn Jeremy and Christine Gustavel Ryland and Amy Halffman Uli and Patty Haller William H. Hamilton ’62 Gregory Hammrich ’78 James and Bernadette Hanay Christina Hansen Henry and Eileen Harasimowicz John ’74 and Jill Harmon Eileen Harte and Jason Peek Greg ’81 and Annie Hawksford Garth Haynes Stephanie Heavner ’96 Brett* and Kerrie Hecko Eric Heit ’88 George Heynen and Michelle Buetow John and Carolyn Hickman John and Marjorie High Dat Hoang and Thuan Nguyen Katharine ’94 and Bjorn Hodneland Sister Joan Holliday, CSJP Greg and Dawn Holmes Mark and Alisha Horey Noel Howe and Sophie-Andree Dube Robert and Susan Hoxie Clarice* and Dana Hunter Donald and Sarah Hunter Troy Hussing and Liliana Lengua Alfred ’84 and Shaunta Hyde Katrin Jaenicke Bob Jennings ’61 John and Marisol Joynt Maureen Judge ’81 Daniel ’62 and Lynda Kain Ajay and Rohini Kamath Chris and Kathy Kane John ’92 and Sarah Katsandres Sally Anderson ’87 and Kevin Keadle Mary* and Joseph Kearney Kelly and Hans Kemp Joseph and Cassandra Keppler Christina Kettman and Seann Colgan James ’79 and Wende Keyes Amy Kim Joseph Kindell ’67 Laura Kingston Sandra ’86 and Daniel Krager Linda ’67 and Ronald Krell Valerie A. Krueger-Stahnke ’83 and Robert Stahnke Jonathan and Vicki Kruljac Becky ’96 and Joe Kulgren Vicki Lynn Kuzmanich LabCorp Corporate Community Affairs Denise ’67 and Frank Ladenburg Thomas ’99 and Janet Larchey Kristi Larsen Steven C. Lawrence ’00 Frederick and Traceyanne Leaf Maurice and Janice Leander Albert and Kristine Lee Entela Leshica Tai-Yun Lo and Debbie Fong Edward Lockner ’61 Edward and Cindy Lockwood Katy ’97 and Andrew Lockwood Elpidia Lopez Mary Pat ’58 and Tom Lord l Robert W. Lucas Robert ’04* and Andrea Lukevich Roberta Lumbab Rachel Luna Robert and Laura Lutz Mrs. Ann Macfarlane Meghan* and Brett MacIntyre Joseph and Katherine Maggiora James Mankin ’71 Bradley and Margaret Mansker Gregory and Pamela Marchand Candy ’94 and Laurent Martin Jane ’87 and Shane Mason Katy Mathews ’75* Brian Matson and Elizabeth Korb Sharon ’58 and Ken ’58 Mattson James E. Mazurk ’83 Toby McAuliffe Kathleen McClain ’67 Pam McCloskey Fitzgerald ’58 and Jim Fitzgerald Susan McCloskey ’65 Donald ’59 and Carol McClure Nicole* and Casey McCoy Barbara McCulloch-Gillis ’59 Twila* and Angus ’80 McDonell David and Lexie McFeron Jesse ’96* and Caitlin McFeron Toby ’96* and Linda McGill* James ’75 and Shelly McGinnis Rachel* and Padraic McGovern Cari L. McIalwain Stanley McInnis Thomas ’87 and Lisa McKenny DONOR ROLL 2021-22
BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2021-22 | 41 Kevin and Kristin McMahan Casey McNerthney ’99 Maureen ’70 and Bryce McWalter Heather Mears ’88 Laura Milne ’01* and Nicholas Meaux Sandra A. Meditch ’84 Bruce and Lara Megard John ’70 and Dione Meinhardt Linda ’71 and Stephen Meredith Andreas and Irene Mitalas Janice* and Steve Moehring Thomas and Sarah Moloney Rita Thomas Monahan ’66 and John Monahan Tita Montero ’68 Deborah ’71 and Douglas Montgomery Matthew Mooney ’88 and Anne Riley Kyle ’98 and Andrea Moore Mark and Tracy Morales Susan ’64 and Richard Morry Noelle Mortensen ’17 Ermias and Patricia Mulate Dan and Erin Murphy Kathleen Murphy ’58 and Charles Scott Eric ’80 and Mimi ’80 Myhre Louise ’66 and Larry Naehr William and Donna Nash John Naylor ’65 Anthony ’69 and Julie Neupert Eric and Heather Newman Katie Newman* Dermot and Kelly Noonan Nordstrom Employee Giving & Gift Match Program John and Sheila Nugent Conor and Rachael O’Brien Susan ’98 and Albert Ocoma Molly O’Connor Christina ’86 and Paul Odom Ciaran J. O’Leary ’15 John P. O’Leary ’92* Mark and Andrea Oliver Mark Orsen and Sheila Davies-Orsen Steven Osmek and Darlene DeGhetto Debbie Oximana Ben and Katie Palliser Melissa Palm ’89 and Michael Palm Ralph and Jill Pampino Tony ’78 and Carmen ’79 Papasedero Holly Parker Brian ’65 and Cheryl Partridge David and Leona Partridge Daniel Pasco and Lisa Hartin Pasco Liza Peato ’84 and Patelesio Peato Ubaldo Pedraza and Norma Luna Paula Perkins ’63 Kevin and Michelle Peterson Mark and Susan Peterson Cristian and Miruna Petrescu-Prahova Tuan Pham and Thi Dinh Bruce and Katherine Pieper Fiore and Marianna Pignataro Walter and Deborah Pisano Merryl T. Pohl ’05 Robert and Andrea Polik Teresa ’76 and Doug Polonis Ryan and Laurie Ponti Heidi* and Dylan Pouley David and Sachia Powell Stephan and Fabiola Prechtel Carol ’78 and William Preuninger Tony and Lara Puckett Catherine Purpur ’85 and Scott Hanson Pamela Queen ’63 Mark ’69 and Paula Quinn William ’73 and Janis Ramsden Matthew G. and Kristin Reese Scott Reese Steven and Jody Reich Colleen* and Michael Reinhardt Thomas Riley ’77 Kevin and Sabrina Rinderle Fernando Rivero and Talia Gonzalez Robert and Sung Robatzek Thomas ’62 and Barbara Rogers Elisabeth Rommel Koehler Catherine ’71 and James Rose Allan and Suzanne Rosenthal Susan ’72 and Clive Ross Kristy Royce Stephen* and Jennifer Russell Carrie Ryan Morgan ’06 and David Sage David and Sara Willey ’89 Salem Dominic* and Kelsey Salle Laura Salle* Jeremy and Jill Sandnes Barbara ’61 and Richard Sandor Ana Santos William Sauvage and Chris Zumdahl Sauvage Tom Scearce Michael Schaedig and Lisa Godfrey Andrew ’01 and Megan Schatz Shannon and Stacey Schiernbeck Carol Schlattman Anne M. ’80 and John Schmidt Sandra Schneider ’72 Mark and Karen Scholl Randy ’62 and Shirley Schroers Paul and Mary Schwaegler James and Katherine Schwartz James Schwartz ’79 and Renee M. Willette ’79 Rahel Schwartz Lane and Andrea* Seeley Tania Selland Robert ’79 and Kimberly Serwold Bruce and Lynn Shamulka Kelly ’74 and Valerie Sheehan Sara ’78 and Michael Shelton * BBHS employee † Deceased l Legacy Society member “As former parents and an alum, and looking back on the community that the school has helped make for us, we give to Blanchet because it helps support the next generation of students and alumni. We know that giving back to Blanchet helps with scholarships, programs, and facilities that make it a more affordable and enjoyable place to attend.” – Brian ’85 and Chrissy Acarregui
42 | BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL | FALL 2022 Joanne Sheridan ’62 Samuel and Jodi Sherwood Steven and Deirdre Sherwood Frederick and Hsiaoying Shic Lora Shinn Stsiapan Shliazhko* Nate and Kim Short Charles Shull and Elizabeth Bates-Shull Ghebriela Sibhatu Anissa Siefken Jackson and Michele Simmons Aaron ’93 and Erica Slatt Maureen ’71 and Terry Smedley Ann Ward ’66 and Gary Smith Judith ’66 and Doug Smith Sandra Barton Smith ’78 and Shaun Smith Kathleen ’69 and Dave Spalding Dawne St John Hans and Margaret Stampfli Michael and Ann Steines Barbara Steinhauser Shane and Christine Sterling Craig Stewart Carl and Joni Stockamp Howard Stott Allen ’66 and Janet Stover Liz ’77 and Bernd Strassner Gail Stringer Joan Sullivan ’64 Meredith Sullivan Michael and Robbin Sullivan Robert ’77 and Julie Sullivan Jason and Abigail Suplizio Neal ’59 and Janice Supplee Sharon Suver-Jones ’68 Phil ’62 and Diane Sweeney Paul and Serena Swegle Bruce and Kathleen Szymanski Fitsum Tamirat Taddse Ralph Tafalla and Pearl Bautista Brian Taylor ’81 DONOR ROLL 2021-22 Joe and Geri Thibodeau Nathan and Maritherese Thomas David ’77 and Joan Wenzl ’76 Thompson Mark and Mary Thornton Thrivent Financial Thomas and Kremena Tobin Elizabeth Toomey ’77 Grant and Maria Troxell Pedro and Lilian Trujillo Patrick ’58 and Rebecca Turner Kenneth Uhrich ’62 Susie Van Den Ameele Rob Vander Stoep and Jennifer Schubert Gina Vangelos ’73 and James Schneidmiller Antonella Vesponi-Bartel* and James Bartel John Patrick Villanueva* Brent and Julie Voiland Roberta Vrooman ’69 Yen-Khanh T. Vu Dana Waggoner ’64 and William Gent Catherine and Irene Wainaina Edward Waite ’66 Lynn and Nancy Walker Walt Disney Company Todd Waltier ’83 and Laurel Rabel-Waltier Joe and Annemarie Clemen ’82 Weber Shannon Weldon* Joseph Wenzl ’69 William and Margaret Whetham Dorie White Lauren* and John White John Willey* Jeff ’92 and Stacey Williams Williams Kastner & Gibbs, PLLC Kenneth ’86 and Esmee Williams Linda Williford ’79 Jennifer Condit Willoughby ’99* and Tobias Gruenthal* Christine and Nicholas Wilson Brent Wisse and Jodi Smith Robin Wixom and Matthew Hovde Joseph Wood ’19 Neal ’65 and Joanie Woods Thomas E. Workman ’63 Jeff Yeager and Caycee Clark Mogese Yicheneku and Ayelech Gebremeskele Bershabet Yilma Todd Yonemitsu and Bernadette Marquez Carol Yund ’67 Jason Zacher John and Victoria Zeisner James and Anna Lavell ’87 Zook Andrei and Svetlana Zverev Friend to $99 Anonymous (1) Renee Acosta Gregory and Carmen Albert Keith Anderson and Mary Ann Hardy Patricia ’68 and Rick Andre’ Erick and Amanda Armes Bruce Avenell ’85 Louis Bailey and Cordelia Bailey Roger ’59 and Karen Berens Boeing Political Action Committee Logan Brewster* Frank and DeAnne Buono Joshua Burgess and Cara Paradise Burgess Erin C. Camden ’01* Tara Cannava Michelle Carrasquilla Lander* and Ryan Lander Andrea Cary* Robert ’67 and Sheryl ’67 Casey Kathleen Chapman ’67 l John and Jill Charrier Erik and Katie Christiansen Michael Coleman ’73 and Susan Coupe Adela ’63 and John Collins Kristin Coughenour Katherine Cox Joseph Cussen* Erin E. Donohue-Zink ’82 and Rodger Zink Dr. Judy Eaton ’67 John ’60 and Lorajane Fattorini Alex Field ’06 Amy Field ’09 Michael Fischer ’73 Mark and Tanya Frost JoAnn Frugé and Don Culanag Jean Funk Daniel Gamash ’84 Elisa and Garcia Craig and Lori Garretson Gary ’65 and Evie George Rodney George and Arema Pereira Carolina Gonzalez Zapata Meagan Gordon ’05 Ali Mullin ’05 and Dan Grohl Julie ’85 and Greg Hanon Robin Hansen ’59 Julie Henling ’13* Lisa Herb ’84
BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2021-22 | 43 Robert and Laura Hobart Frances Horey ’25 Mary Ann Horn ’68 Gus and Lili Hosn Kenneth Howard and Mary C. O’Connor William ’59 and Linda Hoyer Patrick Hunt ’22 Jaenicke Inc. Leoma James ’13 David ’93 and Stephanie Sweeney ’94 Janik Genavon ’63 and Gary Jens Donald ’65 and Mary Lee Johnson Henry Johnson ’22 Aster T. Kidane Maureen ’65 and Larry Kirk Peter and Carolyn Klauser Mark and Wendy Kostecka Sarah ’99 and Thomas Lacy Kaitlyn Lantz ’22 Laura ’73 and Terrence Leahy Anthony ’79 and Betty L’Esperance Jamie Lin-Yu Eric and Julie Wilder ’79 Lorenzen Ted Lui ’61 Sally Zongker Mackey ’58 Mary ’06 and George ’04 Malevitsis Mary Malley ’65 Larry and Cara Marion Evan P. Martin ’21 Scott ’90 and Danielle McAfee Lucas McAllister ’22 Matthew and Claudia McCleskey Roberta McMichael Ken and Vicki McNew Robert and Lisa Meighan Antonio and Mary-Ann Micale Carolyn Michalske Juan and Catherine Millan Korrie Miller Lindsey Miller Nick Moffitt* Daren and Nicole Monroe Margie Moore ’58 Stephen A. Moreau ’17 Frank and Mia Murphy Christine Niblack ’65 Nick and Morgan Padrnos Gene Page and Dawn Niemela Benjamin Palmer and Wendy Wineland Dan Patterson and Deborah Walters Laurie Piacitelli ’74 Grace Pierson ’23 Elyanne Ponti ’22 Matt and Bonnie Preece Heather E. Rabe* Ann Reeves ’06 Katherine C. Reinke Kathleen Vaculin Robbins ’66 Jacqueline Robinette Anita Robles and Hanne Dittler Brian ’69 † and Helena Rowse Alvin Rutledge, Jr. ’59 Jacqueline* and Ramsey Saleem Lisa A. Sattler ’83 James ’68 and Susan ’69 Scanlon Simon A. Serwold ’18 Andrew Spath and Gretchen Kudla Briget Griffin Spear ’83 and Michael Spear Barbara* and Ross Stewart Patty ’75 and Terry ’75 Sullivan Mark A. Symington ’04 Katem Teweldebrhan Frewein Tezba Pamela Thomas ’65 Rebecca Thorley Linda ’66 and Raymond Tung Ian Turner ’10* Roman and Debra Udycz Janahlyn Valenzuela Cardin* and Sean Cardin Sarah* and Christopher Wait Angus Walker* Jillian Walls ’22 Susan Walton Weasea ’62 Maren Wegley ’22 Carolyn Weimar Joan ’71 and Robert Weis Sheryl* and Dick Welch Joseph and Dena Weller Jana Pauline Wilder ’68 Judy ’58 and Roy Wolff Leonard Wroblewski and Kathleen Wroblewski Eric Zuckerman* and Rubi Reeser * BBHS employee † Deceased l Legacy Society member
44 | BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL | FALL 2022 1958 Larry Alvar Marilyn Ayres Richard Baker Roberta Brown Jim Cawdrey Mary Pat Lord l Sally Mackey Sharon Mattson Ken Mattson Pam McCloskey Fitzgerald Margie Moore Kathleen Murphy Patrick C. Turner Judy Wolff 1959 Jean Bennett Roger Berens Erin Branson Hagan John Flynn Robin Hansen William J. Hoyer Donald McClure Barbara McCulloch-Gillis Alvin Rutledge Neal E. Supplee 1960 Patrick Fahey John Fattorini John W. Hempelmann Mary Odermat 1961 Bob Jennings Edward Lockner Ted Lui Jim Mallonee Karen Purpur Barbara Sandor 1962 Carol Belveal Barbara Fahey William H. Hamilton Daniel Kain Gretchen Miller Thomas Rogers Randy Schroers Joanne Sheridan Philip Sweeney Kenneth Uhrich Edie Wartelle Susan Weasea 1963 Melinda Beck Don Betz Adela Collins Carolyn Eagan Alumni Donors by Class Year Genavon Jens Jeannie McElvain James Miller Paula Perkins Dennis Phillips Pamela Queen Diane Sweeney Colleen Wartelle Thomas E. Workman 1964 John Bernhard Lynn Burns Cheryl Goodspeed* John Goodspeed Susan Morry J. Noel Pyatt Joan I. Sullivan Dana Waggoner Michael Wartelle 1965 Marilyn M. Bailey Kerry Burrows * Pauline M. Cline l Gary George Karen S. Giffin Mariellen Gunn Donald Johnson Maureen Kirk Mary A. Malley Susan McCloskey John Naylor Christine Niblack Brian Partridge Jocelyn Phillips Kathleen A. Seely Pamela Thomas Mary Welch Neal Woods 1966 Joseph Donovan Rita K. Monahan Louise Naehr Kathleen Robbins Ann M. Smith Judith Smith Allen Stover Linda Tung Edward Waite 1967 Robert Casey Sheryl Casey Kathleen Chapman l Judy Eaton Colleen Hallett Joseph Kindell Linda Krell Denise Ladenburg Kay Lee Kathleen McClain Carol Yund 1968 Steve Anderson Karen Anderson Patricia Andre’ Renee Carroll Elizabeth Copstead Patty Corum l Mary Ann Horn Douglas Maxwell Tita Montero James Scanlon Sharon Suver-Jones Jana Pauline Wilder 1969 Marilyn J. Cummings Dawn Dwyer Anthony Neupert Dennis Nollette † l v Mark Quinn Brian Rowse † Susan Scanlon Kathleen Spalding Roberta Vrooman Joseph Wenzl 1970 Thomas Anderson Marilee Anderson Paula Davis Gary Duvall Gay Duvall Sara J. Finlay Maureen B. McWalter John Meinhardt Michael P. Milne Deborah O’Neill Susan Ochs James M. Ryan 1971 JoAnne Booth Maureen Flemmer Anthony Jones Peter Lukevich James M. Mankin Linda Meredith Deborah Montgomery Catherine Rose Maureen L. Smedley Joan Weis 1972 John Durkin Justin Pirak Susan Ross Sandra Schneider 1973 Charles A. Bocian * Rebecca Bocian Michael Coleman Michael Fischer Laura Leahy William Ramsden John Ulacia Gina Vangelos 1974 Theresa Bigler John M. Harmon Laura Lewis Pamela Mayfield Laurie Piacitelli Kelly Sheehan 1975 Roberta Hopkins-Ammann James McGinnis Patty Sullivan Terry Sullivan 1976 Paul Bonaci Melinda Bonaci Tina Ferguson Teresa Polonis Joan Thompson John W. Vandenberg 1977 Colleen Brajcich Kathleen Butcher Adrienne Fraley-Monillas Martin Holberg Elizabeth Nelson Thomas Riley Alyson M. Stewart Liz Strassner Robert Sullivan David L. Thompson Elizabeth Toomey 1978 Alison Aleinikoff Gregory Hammrich James Kinerk Tony Papasedero Carol Preuninger Sara Shelton Sandra B. Smith 1979 William Blume Pam Cory l Julie Grasseschi James A. Keyes Mark A. Kieffer Anthony L’Esperance Julie A. Lorenzen Carmen Papasedero James J. Schwartz Robert J. Serwold Renee M. Willette Linda M. Williford 1980 Matthew Breysse Angus D. McDonell Shannon L. Messenger Eric Myhre Mimi Myhre James D. Pinsoneault Mary E. Ramsey Anne M. Schmidt Barbara H. Schwabe Patrick M. Shanahan Edward Thenell 1981 Mary H. Beard * Tracy Cornell Wegley Dominick V. Driano Greg Hawksford Holly M. Johnson Maureen A. Judge Brian P. Taylor 1982 Nancy Amato Joseph P. Augustavo Dan Branley Erin E. Donohue-Zink Ann T. Mann Annemarie Weber 1983 Michael J. Fitzmaurice Valerie A. Krueger-Stahnke James E. Mazurk Patricia Mitchell Lisa A. Sattler Briget K. Spear Catherine A. Tveter Christopher Van Hollebeke Todd B. Waltier Marianne T. Wells 1984 Christopher Berger David Dankers Daniel J. Gamash Lisa M. Herb David Holt Teresa Holt Alfred J. Hyde Sandra A. Meditch Liza Peato Maureen Sabiers DONOR ROLL 2021-22
BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2021-22 | 45 1985 Brian Acarregui Bruce Avenell Patricia M. Burke Matthew Campbell Julie M. Hanon Joseph P. Manca Erin K. Manca Dennis V. O’Leary Joe M. Petschl l Joseph M. Pinsoneault Catherine A. Purpur 1986 Mary E. Gilbrough Sandra K. Krager Roberta McMichael Christina Odom Michael E. Pierce * Kenneth C. Williams 1987 James P. Crowley Elizabeth M. Cruise-Johnson Jeffrey T. Droppelman Linda Goos Erin Hagens Patricia L. Heffernan Sally Keadle Brian Kelly Jane Mason Thomas F. McKenny Joseph M. Mele Beth Mitchell Thomas Pierson Fiore N. Pignataro Steve Snorsky Sally Wright Anna Zook 1988 Anne Bartol Valerie Buono-Spannaus Geoffrey Cardwell Jason Hagens Eric Heit Kelly Kemp Colleen Mandell Heather Mears Matthew Mooney Lynn M. O’Connor John Pinsoneault Aletha Pinsoneault Rocky Ruddy Daniel Schuler John Shaffer Lisa Srithongsuk Michelle Summers Heidi A. Westling 1989 Anna M. Cardwell Jennifer E. Droppelman Daniel E. Greenan Shannon K. Knowles Anneka McSherry Melissa M. Palm Sara Salem Aaron Singleton 1990 Michele L. Baker Amy M. Carolan Heidi L. Davis Jennifer F. Horner Kevin J. Kane Constance G. Katsandres Shannon C. Langer Scott T. McAfee Carmela M. Mele Molly M. Ruddy Kelly M. Siderius 1991 Renee A. Acosta Alison G. Donsky David P. Gurry Julie A. Ness Paul A. Peterman Dan Sheridan 1992 Heather A. Christothoulou Monica M. Duke John Katsandres John P. O’Leary * Jeff Williams 1993 Joel R. Blair Trevor S. Campbell David A. Janik Anne M. Loucks Gregory W. Ness Aaron M. Slatt Christine P. Wilson Owens 1994 Luis H. Arruela Brandon M. Feldman Dan N. Fiorito Katharine E. Hodneland Stephanie A. Janik Dana Kopij Candy A. Martin 1995 Maria Q. Arruela Kevin T. Gould Devin Schindele Jennifer Wistrom 1996 Stephanie J. Heavner Matt Kane Emily Kane Rebecca Kulgren David Lamsek Jesse McFeron* Toby McGill * Brian Welch 1997 Katy Lockwood 1998 Kyle P. Moore Susan M. Ocoma Melissa M. Sullivan 1999 William E. Condon Joni M. Eriksen Sarah B. Lacy Thomas R. Larchey Casey P. McNerthney Lindsey A. Miller Jennifer K. Willoughby * 2000 Steven C. Lawrence Samuel G. Procopio * 2001 Erin C. Camden * Laura M. Meaux * Britt R. Procopio Andrew K. Schatz 2002 Paula M. Dowtin Valeriy V. Firsov * 2004 Silas H. Chapman l Luke A. Decker Robert M. Lukevich * George P. Malevitsis Mark A. Symington 2005 Meagan M. Gordon Alice M. Grohl Catherine A. McNutt Brendan P. McNutt Merryl T. Pohl 2006 Katy Corum Alex Field Mary Malevitsis Ann Reeves Morgan Sage 2008 Eric Froland 2009 Amy Field 2010 Lydia Green Ian Turner * 2013 Julie Henling * Leoma James * BBHS employee † Deceased l Legacy Society member v Bequest 2014 Aldo J. Eysaman 2015 Ciaran J. O’Leary 2017 Stephen A. Moreau Noelle Mortensen 2018 Simon A. Serwold 2019 Joseph Wood 2021 Laura Beard Evan P. Martin 2022 Patrick W. Hunt Henry Johnson Kaitlyn G. Lantz Lucas McAllister Elyanne E. Ponti Jillian M. Walls Maren E. Wegley 2023 Grace M. Pierson 2025 Frances Horey
Dan and Sandra Zinsmeyer Silver – $2,500 Atlas Construction Specialties, Tim and Jennifer Rose Wistrom ’95 North Seattle Orthodontics, Elizabeth Lyons Peterson Cheese, Matt and Laurra McGregor Green – $1,000 DBT in Schools, Lizz Dexter-Mazza Holley Ring, Windermere Real Estate Knauf Santos Law, PLLC, Erica Knauf Santos Kunthara Auto License, Joe Kunthara Micro-Chem Laboratories,Inc., Lisa Srithongsuk ’88 and Christy Srithongsuk ’97 Samonte Group Real Estate, Henry and Chelsey Samonte Studio 45, Ozo and Beth Jaculewicz Summit Trail Advisors, Michelle Rudd Windermere Real Estate, Maria LaPorte White – $500 3Be Coaching, Carla Greenan Baird, Jennifer Cushman Droppelman ’89 Britescape, Robert Hobart CertaPro Painters of Seattle, Joey and Alicia Sullivan Chez Phinney Wine Bar, Gary and Katie Burckhardt Earls on the Ave, Robert McLaughlin Finishing Edge Washington, LLC, Brad and Jen Bergman Gurry & Rogers Insurance, Anna Bowen Cardwell ’89, Kari West Dijulio ’89, Shannon Gurry Knowles ’89, Joe Kenny ’89 Integrus Architecture, P.S., Amy Vanderhorst Melissa Leone, DDS Mountainsmith Outdoor Equipment, Chuck Balsley and Renee Pitra Zeman Law Group, PLLC, Laura M. Zeman Auction In-Kind Donations Ballard Blossom, Inc. Columbia Distributing Founders Brewing Pecado Bueno Sound Business Forms Booster Club Members Leader – $1,000 Gavin and Amanda Boden John and Leslie Bratrud Robert and Aubrey Ciro David and Margaret Coy Jens Gundlach and Cassandra Giedt David and Kari Hatlen Gregory and Elizabeth Jones Michael and Michelle Joseph Ryan and Laura Kelley Colleen ’88 and Chris Mandell Robert and Shona McLaughlin Shannon ’80 and Dave Messenger Brad and Sarah Murphy James and Jill Navone Michael and Maureen Rimkus David and Michelle Rudd Scott Sandhoff Aaron ’89 and Kelsey Singleton Steve ’87 and Erin Snorsky Daniel and Elizabeth Spaulding Joshua Stellick and Allison Reed Stellick Jacqueline Veneziani and Claus Portner Supporter – $500 Kevin and Julie Barber Jeffrey Bernson and Meg McNulty Christopher and Joanna Bifone Joel ’93 and Melissa Blair Bob and Michele Conrad
BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2021-22 | 47 David ’84 and Chardon Dankers Lorne and Tyera Enquist John and Penelope Eversole Tony and Kara Ford David Graves and Jennifer Dold Daniel ’89 and Carla Greenan Kurt and Joy Hanson Robert and Barbara Hight Ozo and Mary Jaculewicz Adrian and Amy Jensen Matt and Sherri Johnson Kevin ’90 and Kelley Kane Jason and Keahi Leong Donald Andrew and Ruth Lewis Carl and Monica Ludwick Kraig and Deven McCoy Scott and Tiffany Merriman Josh and Sarah Moore David and Jennifer Muzia Gregory ’93 and Serina Ness Jason and Kim Sanchez Dan ’91 and Meg Sheridan Thomas and Jenna Warburton James and Heidi Webb ’88 Westling Microsoft Alumni Community Fund Fan – $250 Scott and Suzie Alan Deanne Allegro Christopher Backschies and Bridget Billig Backschies Stefan and Jennifer Berg Brad and Jennifer Bergman Renato and Melanie Canto Richard and Kristen Capka Heather Christothoulou ’92 Joseph Cunnane and Darla Goodwin Scott and Karen Davis Brian Dewey and Molly Brown Jane Distad Jonathan Drezner and Heidi Gray Derek and Megin Edwards Lilli Ewing Marcello Federico and Denise Ashbaugh Stephanie and David Gravenkemper Ryan and Kristi Grouws Derek and Kristin Jensen John and Marisol Joynt Shannon ’89 and Brad Knowles Matthew and Tracey Kopp Maurice and Janice Leander Wayne and Elisa Louis Daniel and Trisha Marsh Christopher and Alandra Martin James Mazza and Elizabeth Dexter-Mazza Mark and Heidi McAllister Jeff and Gina McGinnis Edwin and Kelly McRory Steven and Lynnette Muenzberg Steven Osmek and Darlene DeGhetto Mitchell and Jennifer Peterson Philip and Heather Pigman Kris and Danica Pytte Michael and Gwyneth Recupero Jonathan and Margaret Rican Mark and Karen Rich Nicholas and Holley Ring Cash Gifts can be made through credit/debit card online or make checks payable to Bishop Blanchet High School. Online EFT gifts can be made by emailing [email protected] for more information. To donate online or make a pledge, please visit bishopblanchet.org/donation or scan the QR Code. IRA Rollover Gifts are a great way to support BBHS and receive tax benefits in return. If you are 70 ½ years old, you can make a tax-free transfer up to $100,000 to BBHS. Consult with your tax advisor first. Matching Gifts and Volunteer Hours are an easy way to double or even triple your donation to Bishop Blanchet. Please check with your human resources department to see if your employer matches tax-deductible contributions or BBHS volunteer hours. Employee Giving Campaigns are a tool many companies use to offer payroll deduction for your donations. For United Way campaigns, you can designate BBHS #93037 for your gift. Microsoft and Boeing are two local companies that offer this service as well. Stock Gifts can be made through appreciated stock in order to avoid capital gains tax and support BBHS. To receive the instructions and information needed to initiate a stock transfer, please contact Mary Williams Beard ’81, at mbeard@ bishopblanchet.org or (206) 527-7733. Bishop Blanchet Legacy Society is a way of planned giving that can help continue the legacy of excellence in faith, scholarship and service at BBHS. You have the power to ensure BBHS continues to offer a top notch, college prep education for generations of students in the future. To learn more about how to establish your planned gift and connect your own legacy at BBHS, please contact Robert Lukevich ’04, at [email protected] or (206) 527-3981. Ways to Give Miguel and Melissa Roque John and Jinky Ruljancich Carrie Ryan Scott and Linda Severs Kelli Smith-Bailey and Christie Smith Jason and Tamara Suess Michelle ’88 and Scott Summers Brett and Erica Thomas Geoff and Heidi Thompson Joseph and Melissa Vizzare William and Paula Weigand Philip and Jennifer Yerkes Backer – Up to $249 Joseph ’87 and Carmela ’90 Mele Football Unity Dinner In-Kind Donation Interbay Food Company, Joe Petschl ’85 Golf Classic Sponsorships Gold Sponsors – $1,250 BBHS Booster Club Service Member Data and Lake City Consulting Services Green Sponsors – $500 Fulcrum Foundation Precision Press Golf Classic In-Kind Donations Andrew Holman Golf Events LLC Willows Run Golf Complex SCAN ME TO GIVE!
48 | BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL | FALL 2022 It has been eight years since the Bishop Blanchet Community lost Chris Connors ’91. Chris was a beloved faculty member, alumnus, coach and a fixture at BBHS. In 2015, Chris’ widow, fellow Blanchet teacher Kristin Kuzmanich, and Bishop Blanchet President Tony DeSapio, worked with the Connors Family to honor Chris’ wishes and establish the Chris Connor Memorial Endowment (CCME). The goal that Chris had was for the Endowment to provide a chance for incoming students and their families to find strength and support in the Blanchet Community as he did when he was a student and when he taught. Chris grew up in Catholic schools and both he and his brother attended Our Lady of the Lake and Bishop Blanchet. After high school, Chris went on to graduate from the University of Washington with a BA in Mathematics and then earned an MA in Teaching in Mathematics and his teaching certificate from Central Washington. He began teaching and quickly made his way to Blanchet. Teaching and coaching students at his alma mater were a huge part of his life, as were his friends, family and his daughters Emma and Audrey. This fall, after seven years of fundraising and working to honor Chris’ legacy, the first ever award was given out to an incoming Freshman. This culmination of efforts is the next step down the pathway of creating a lasting impact at Blanchet in honor of Chris. The award, which will grow over time and exist forever at Blanchet, will serve as tuition assistance for the recipient and make Blanchet a reality for that student and their family and follow their family for the duration of their time at Blanchet. Chris Connors Memorial Endowment Kuzmanich, who taught at BBHS (2007-2015) said this of the Endowment: “It is an honor and a privilege to see one of Chris’s final wishes come to fruition with the awarding of the first scholarship from the named endowment. To know that his legacy lives on in making a Bishop Blanchet education, and the community that comes along with that education, accessible for a student is a wonderful testament not only to Chris’s memory, but it is a testament to those who loved him and honored him through their generous donations to the endowment these past (almost) eight years.” –Kristin Kuzmanich Blanchet has a number of endowments like the CCME. Some serve to provide support for programs, and many provide tuition assistance to students and their families. Endowments provide a permanent source of funds for our school. Individual endowments are created with gifts of $50,000 or more and can be made through estate gifts, individual gifts and by working with our Development Department to make a plan to raise funds. Inspiring through Experience A new endowment to encourage Experiential Learning for our faculty and staff Thanks to all those who donated to the founding of this new endowment at our 2022 Auction, we raised $230,000! This endowment will fund extraordinary, life-changing experiences annually for Bishop Blanchet faculty and staff members, offering professional growth for them and therefore academic enrichment for students and our entire BBHS Community. Our first recipients of this endowment will be announced later this year. Thank you to our generous donors!
